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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-DC55CB
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A copper-alloy nummus of Helena, dating to the period AD 337-340. Reverse type PAX PVBLICA. Reece period 17. Mint of Trier.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 337
Date to: Exactly AD 340
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.3 g
Diameter: 15.1 mm
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD354
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 of Helena, hair elaborately dressed, wearing ornamental mantle and necklace, right.
Obverse inscription: FL IVL HE-(LE)NA AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left, holding branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse inscription: PA-X PV-[...]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRP
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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