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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Galerius (AD 293-311), dating to AD 294-311 (Reece Period 15). [GENI]O POPV-[LI ROMANI] reverse type depicting Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae. Uncertain mint. Cf. RIC VI, no. 17b. Affected by fire.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 293
Date to: Circa AD 311
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3.01 mm
Weight: 8.05 g
Diameter: 28.95 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th September 2016
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Other reference: Finder's reference: Birdbrook, Field 1, no. 298.
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Galerius
Reece period: Period 15 [296-317]
Obverse description: Laureate head right.
Obverse inscription: C VAL MAXIM[IANVS NOB C]
Reverse description: Genius standing left holding patera and cornucopiae.
Reverse inscription: [GENI]O POPV-[LI ROMANI]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: GENIO POPVLI ROMANI CMH
Reverse mint mark: [...]//[...]
Status: Regular
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