YORYM-784148: Roman Coin : Nummus of Maximian

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Unique ID: YORYM-784148

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Maximian dating to the period AD 301 - 303 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POPVLI ROMANI reverse type depicting Genius standing left, chlamys over left shoulder holding patera over alter and cornucopiae. Mint Lyon.

RIC VI, p.250, no.108b.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 301
Date to: Circa AD 303

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 10.5 g
Diameter: 28.9 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E05256

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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate and cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: IMP MAXIMIANVS AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, chlamys over left shoulder holding patera over alter and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -/B//PLC
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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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)
Parish or ward: North Cave (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SE8732
Four figure Latitude: 53.77707499
Four figure longitude: -0.68128748
1:25K map: SE8732
1:10K map: SE83SE
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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