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COIN

Unique ID: BH-301CEC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to the period AD 327-328 (Reece period 16). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE reverse depicting Securitas standing left, holding branch in right hand. Mint of Trier. RIC VII, p. 212, no. 508.

Dimensions: 18.6mm diameter, 1.3mm thick. Weight: 1.8g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

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

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st July 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 15/111 - 34

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 16 [317-330]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed, mantled bust right, wearing necklace.
Obverse inscription: FL HELENA-AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Securitas standing left, holding branch in right hand.
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS [R]EI PVBLICE
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Reverse mint mark: - //STRE
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Buckinghamshire (County)
District: Aylesbury Vale (District)
To be known as: Haddenham

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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