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COIN
Unique ID: SUR-E36FE2
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A nummus of Helena, AD324-341. Reverse type PAX PVBLICA. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 324
Date to: Circa AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.84 g
Diameter: 16.75 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: B13-273
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: Helena
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: FL HELENA AVGVSTA
Obverse inscription: Bust facing right
Reverse description: PAX PVBLICA
Reverse inscription: Pax holding a branch
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: West Berkshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: Bradfield (Civil Parish)
Spatial coordinates
4 Figure: SU6273
Four figure Latitude: 51.452597
Four figure longitude: -1.109126
1:25K map: SU6273
1:10K map: SU67SW
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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