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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-27CD43
Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena dating to the period AD 337 to 341 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse depicting Pax standing facing left with transverse sceptre and branch. Mint of Trier. LRBC part I no.112
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 14.88 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 22432
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 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Female bust facing right.
Obverse inscription: FL IVL HELENAE AV[G]
Reverse description: Pax facing left holding a branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: PAX PUBLICA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: -//.TRP.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
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Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Dorset (County)
District: West Dorset (District)
To be known as: Chickerell CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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