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COIN
Unique ID: SOM-591580
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). PAX PVBLICA reverse type depicting Pax standing facing left with transverse sceptre and branch. Mint Trier. RIC Vol 8. p143 Trier 63.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.5 mm
Weight: 1.41 g
Diameter: 14.7 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 8th August 2014
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: SCC receipt 16730
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: Bust facing right
Obverse inscription: FL[ I]VL HE-L[ENAE AVG]
Reverse description: Pax standing facing left holding branch out with right hand and transverse sceptre with left
Reverse inscription: PAX[ PVBLI]CA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: -//.TRS.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Somerset (County)
District: Sedgemoor (District)
To be known as: Chedzoy CP
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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