LEIC-7956C5: Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena

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COIN

Unique ID: LEIC-7956C5

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Roman copper alloy nummus of Helena dating to the period 337-40 (Reece Period 17). Reverse type probably PAX PVBLICA, Pax standing with palm frond, Trier mint. cf. RIC VIII, p.143, no.42.

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
Weight: 1.12 g
Diameter: 14 mm

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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: Right facing bust
Obverse inscription: [FL IVL HELENAE AVG ]
Reverse description: Pax? standing with sceptre? right arm raised holding palm frond (not visible)
Reverse inscription: [PAXPVBL[ICA]
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: TRF (palm frond)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Leicestershire (County)
District: Melton (District)
To be known as: MELTON

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

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Recording Institution: LEIC
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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