SF-1C571F: Roman coin: copper-alloy nummus struck for Galerius Maximian as Augustus

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Unique ID: SF-1C571F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to the period c. AD 308-310 (Reece period 15). GENIO IMPERATORIS reverse type depicting Genius standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, holding cornucopia in left hand and patera in outstretched right hand. RIC VI, p. 678, no. 101a.

This is an unusual find for Britain; its patina and findspot might indicate this is not an ancient loss.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 308
Date to: Circa AD 310

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 7.21 g
Diameter: 23.73 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 26th October 2017

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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: Galerius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Mint or issue place: Alexandria, Egypt
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Laureate head right
Obverse inscription: IMP C GAL VAL MAXIMIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Genius standing left, chlamys over left shoulder, holding cornucopia in left hand and patera in outstretched right hand
Reverse inscription: GENIO IMP-ERATORIS
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO IMPERATORIS
Reverse mint mark: - S/K P//ALE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Stanstead

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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