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COIN

Unique ID: LVPL-A72C01

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A copper alloy nummus of Helena. Reverse: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]; Securitas standing left holding a branch. Reece period 16. AD 324-329.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 324
Date to: Circa AD 329

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 19 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2017 - Monday 13th March 2017

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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 16 [317-330]
Obverse description: Draped bust right.
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Securitas standing left holding a branch.
Reverse inscription: [SECVRITAS REI PVBLICAE]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Lincolnshire (County)
District: North Kesteven (District)
To be known as: Navenby

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
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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Recording Institution: LVPL
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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