NLM-96774E: Roman Coin: Tetrarchic Nummus of Licinius

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-96774E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Tetrarchic nummus, possibly of Licinius (308-324), Trier mint Genio Pop Rom issue of 308-317.

Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed right.

Obverse inscription: IM[--]NVS PF AVG

Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae; letter ?N in left field.

Reverse inscription: [GE]NIO [POP ROM]

In exergue: PTR

Diameter: 23.8mm, Weight: 3.51gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 308
Date to: Exactly AD 317

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.51 g
Diameter: 23.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Friday 11th August 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM37035

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: Possibly
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust laureate cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: IM[--]NVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [GE]NIO [POP ROM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: PTR; letter ?N in left field
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Norfolk (County)
District: Breckland (District)
To be known as: Scarning

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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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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