SOM-D7E895: Copper alloy tetrarchic nummus

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COIN

Unique ID: SOM-D7E895

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

An incomplete Roman copper alloy Tetrarchic nummus, probably dating to c. AD 296-317 (Reece Period 15). Uncertain reverse type, probably GENIO POPVLI ROMANI or GENIO POP ROM reverse type, depicting Genius standing left, holding a patera and cornucopia, with a corn measure on his head. Uncertain mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 296
Date to: Exactly AD 317

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.12 g
Diameter: 27.2 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt: 019489

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Tetrarchic Ruler (uncertain issuer)
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust right
Obverse inscription: Illegible
Reverse description: Unclear
Reverse inscription: [GENIO] POP[...]
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
Parish or ward: Middlezoy (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: ST3834
Four figure Latitude: 51.10193381
Four figure longitude: -2.88687454
1:25K map: ST3834
1:10K map: ST33SE
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: SOM
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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