SOM-3DC1A8: Roman coin: nummusof Licinius I

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Unique ID: SOM-3DC1A8

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy Roman nummus of Licinius I dating to the period AD 315 - 316 (Reece period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. Cf. RIC Vol. VII, p. 170, no. 85.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 315
Date to: Exactly AD 316

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.91 g
Diameter: 21.31 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SHC no. 017219

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Licinius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP LICINIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: A/S//BTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: South Somerset (District)
To be known as: Misterton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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