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Unique ID: BH-4890AB
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to the period AD 337 - 340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse depicting Pax standing left, holding branch and transverse sceptre. Uncertain mint.
Diameter: 14.4mm; thickness: 1.6mm. Weight: 1.14g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.14 g
Diameter: 14.4 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st January 1980
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Other reference: Ver 14/108 - 31
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Helena
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [FL IVL HELENAE AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand, transverse sceptre in left.
Reverse inscription: [PAX PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: //[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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