WILT-EFC176: Roman coin: Nummus of Helena

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Unique ID: WILT-EFC176

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena dating to AD 326 (Reece Period 16). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type Securitas standing left, holding branch pointing down in right hand, raising pallium with left. Mint of Trier. RIC VII p 209 no 481.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 326
Date to: Exactly AD 326

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 3.14 g
Diameter: 18.58 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SSWM 3998

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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed bust right, with mantle and necklace
Obverse inscription: FL HELENA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Securitas standing left, holding branch pointing down in right hand, raising pallium with left
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REIPBVLICE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Reverse mint mark: - // STR crescent and dot
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VII p. 209, no. 481

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: Test Valley (District)
To be known as: Broughton

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: WILT
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 2 years ago

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