Rights Holder: Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology
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Unique ID: ASHM-C46E34
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy, white metal-coated nummus of Constantius Chlorus (AD 293-306), dating to the period AD 302-303. Reverse type GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI. Reece period 15. Mint of Trier. RIC VI.539a.
Notes:
Sigma in left field is reversed.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 302
Date to: Exactly AD 303
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 9.5 g
Diameter: 21 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Wednesday 31st December 2014
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Other reference: ASHMBD150
Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: White metal
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate, cuirassed bust, right.
Obverse inscription: CONSTANTIVS NOB C
Reverse description: Genius standing left, head towered, chlamys over left shoulder, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left.
Reverse inscription: GENIO POPV-LI ROMANI
Die axis measurement: 8 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: reverse S/F//II TR
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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