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Unique ID: PUBLIC-4C20D0
Object type certainty: Certain
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A worn and incomplete copepr-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I (AD 306-337), probably dating to the period AD 310-312 (Reece period 16). GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding pater and cornucopiae. Mint of London. Cf. RIC VI p. 137 no. 213.
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 312
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 2.1 g
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 25th October 2016
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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: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Londinium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Helmeted and cuirassed bust left, spear over left shoulder(?)
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTINVS (P A?)[VG]
Reverse description: GENIO POP ROM reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding pater and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO [...]OM
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: - [*?]//PLN
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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