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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-0CFFDE
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Helena (324-341), Pax Publica issue of Trier mint, 337-340, Reece period 17.
Obverse description: Bust draped and coiffed right.
Obverse inscription: [--]LENA AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre and ?shield to right.
Reverse inscription: [PAX PV]BLICA
In exergue: TRP
Cliff Reeves kindly identified this coin.
Diameter: 15.2mm, Weight: 1.46gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
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: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.46 g
Diameter: 15.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM29419
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]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bust draped and coiffed right
Obverse inscription: [--]LENA AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre and branch to right
Reverse inscription: PAX PV]BLICA
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: East Midlands (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Nottinghamshire (County)
District: Bassetlaw (District)
To be known as: Walkeringham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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