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COIN
Unique ID: NARC-29FF4E
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A complete copper alloy nummus of Maximian dating to AD 294-310. Reece period 15. Reverse type GENIO POPVLI, depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia. Mint of Trier.
RIC Vol VI, P 196, No
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Early
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 294
Date to: Circa AD 310
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 2.59 mm
Weight: 8.4 g
Diameter: 26.89 mm
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Maximian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: MAXIMIANVSNOBIIC
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopia
Reverse inscription: [G]ENIO-POPV[LI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: S/F//NTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
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Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
District: Bedford (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Podington (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SP9262
Four figure Latitude: 52.24849896
Four figure longitude: -0.6538336
1:25K map: SP9262
1:10K map: SP96SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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