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Unique ID: BH-F3283D
Object type certainty: Certain
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An incomplete copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341) dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece Period 17). [PAX PVBLICA] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding transverse sceptre and branch. Probably mint of Trier.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 13.7 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 16th August 2017 - Wednesday 16th August 2017
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete
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: Probably
Obverse description: Coiffed and mantled bust right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL [HE-LENAE AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre and branch
Reverse inscription: [PAX PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: [...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1000 metre square.
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