NLM-9BD39D: Roman Coin: Tetrarchic Nummus of Diocletian

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Unique ID: NLM-9BD39D

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Diocletian (AD 284-305), dating to the period c.AD 303-305 (Reece period 15). Mint of Trier. RIC VI, p. 200, no. 581.

Obverse description: Bullnecked bust laureate draped or cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG

Reverse description: Genius standing left with mural crown holding patera and cornucopiae.

Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV LI ROMANI

Diameter: 27.2mm, Weight: 9.61gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 303
Date to: Circa AD 305

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 9.61 g
Diameter: 27.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 23rd January 2016

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM34957

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Diocletian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and draped bust right viewed from behind
Obverse inscription: IMP DIOCLETIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left with mural crown holding patera and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Reverse mint mark: S F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VI p. 200, no. 581

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Wetwang

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: NLM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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