IOW-693B3F: Roman Coin: Nummus of Helena

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Unique ID: IOW-693B3F

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete and corroded Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 327-328 (Reece period 16). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Securitas standing left holding branch. Mint of Trier. Mintmark: -//•PTRE

Obverse: FL HELENA AVGVSTA; Draped bust right

Reverse: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE; Securitas standing left holding branch

Diameter: 19.6mm. Weight: 2.03g. DA=12:6.

RIC VII, p. 213, no. 515

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 327
Date to: Exactly AD 328

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.03 g
Diameter: 19.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th January 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: IOW2015-2-35

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Helena
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FL HELENA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Securitas standing left holding branch
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Reverse mint mark: -//•PTRE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
District: Isle of Wight (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Isle of Wight

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth greater than 0.25m

References cited

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Recording Institution: IOW
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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