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Unique ID: LVPL-FB2588
Object type certainty: Probably
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A copper alloy nummus of Maximinus Daia (AD 305-313), dating to AD 310-313 (Reece Period 15). Probably GENIO POP ROM reverse. Mint of Trier.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 313
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.5 g
Diameter: 22 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st October 2015 - Thursday 5th November 2015
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximinus Daia
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMIN[VS (P F) AVG]
Reverse description: Probably Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: (GENIO-POP R)O(M)
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: [...]//[ ]TR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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