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Unique ID: WILT-B9F57B
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A copper alloy Roman nummus of Galerius dating to c. AD 300 (Reece period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI, reverse type showing Genius standing with patera and cornucopia. Mint of London. RIC Vol VI p. 124 no. 14b.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 300
Date to: Exactly AD 300
Quantity: 1
Weight: 8.5 g
Diameter: 27.2 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 4741
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Galerius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: C VAL MAXIMIANVS NOB C
Reverse description: Genius standing with patera and cornucopia
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: None
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU1620
Four figure Latitude: 50.97918967
Four figure longitude: -1.77346296
1:25K map: SU1620
1:10K map: SU12SE
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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