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COIN
Unique ID: WILT-52D570
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper alloy Roman nummus of Helena dating to the period AD 324 - 328 (Reece period 16). SECVRITAS REIPVBLICE reverse type Securitas standing left, holding branch pointing down in left hand, raising pallium with right. Uncertain mint.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 328
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.49 g
Diameter: 13.34 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SSWM 4845
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
Obverse description: Draped bust facing right
Obverse inscription: FL HE[LENA AVGVSTA]
Reverse description: Securitas standing left, holding branch pointing down in left hand, raising pallium with right
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REIPVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Reverse mint mark: Illegible
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
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: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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