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Unique ID: WILT-13126A
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Maximinus II dating to the period AD 307-313 (Reece Period 15), GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting a genius standing facing left with corn measure on his head holding a cornucopiae and patera with an altar to his left. Mint of London. RIC VI, p. 136, no. 209b.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 307
Date to: Circa AD 313
Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.5 g
Diameter: 22.14 mm
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Other reference: SSWM4794
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
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: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMINVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing facing left with corn measure on his head holding a cornucopiae and patera
Reverse inscription: GENIO POP ROMA
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: |*
PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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