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COIN
Unique ID: FAKL-6AAB96
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
Nummus in very poor condition with an almost complete loss of surface. Helena, Pax Publica issue
Class: Nummus
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Date from: Post AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 341
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 0.55 g
Diameter: 12.2 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: 180
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]
Obverse description: Draped bust, right
Obverse inscription: -
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding a branch and sceptre
Reverse inscription: [pax pvblica]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Extremely worn: poor
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Welton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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