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Unique ID: WILT-9D1B62
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Constantine I, dating to AD 307 (Reece Period 15). GENIO POP ROM reverse type, depicting Genius standing left, with towered head and draped loins, holding patera and cornucopiae. Mint of London. RIC vol.VI p.129 no.87.
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 307
Date to: Exactly AD 307
Quantity: 1
Weight: 6.18 g
Diameter: 25.54 mm
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Other reference: SSWM 5320
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantine I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: [FL VAL] CONSTANTINVS NOBILI C
Reverse description: Genius standing left, holding patera and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [GENIO] POP ROM
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POP ROM
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SU1311
Four figure Latitude: 50.89833405
Four figure longitude: -1.81651423
1:25K map: SU1311
1:10K map: SU11SW
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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