BERK-53D9BE: Roman coin: Nummus of Licinius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-53D9BE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete copper alloy follis (AE2) of Licinius (AD 308-324), dating to the period AD 310-313. GENIO POP ROM reverse type, Genius standing left, towered and holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of Trier. RIC VI 846b.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 310
Date to: Circa AD 313

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.1 g
Diameter: 28 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2016.833

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: Licinius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP LICINIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing with patera and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO - POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: T/F//PTR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Lyford (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU3994
Four figure Latitude: 51.64345412
Four figure longitude: -1.43778401
1:25K map: SU3994
1:10K map: SU39SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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