WREX-1BCACE: Nummus of Helena, Trier mint AD 337-40

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COIN

Unique ID: WREX-1BCACE

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Nummus, Helena, Trier mint AD 337-40, RIC VIII Treveri, p.143, cf. Nos. 55, 63.

Obverse has draped bust right with the legend FL IVL HE-LENAE AVG.

Reverse has Pax, draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre and branch. Legend reads [PA-X PV]-BLICA.

Mint-mark: either-/-//TRS• (RIC 55) or -/-//•TRS• (RIC 63)

Diameter: 13.97mm; weight: 1.3g

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: 1.3 g
Diameter: 13.97 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st August 2017 - Friday 8th September 2017

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 1183

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
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: Probably
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: FL IVL HE LENAE AVG
Reverse description: Pax draped, standing left, holding transverse sceptre and branch.
Reverse inscription: [PA X PV] BLICA
Die axis measurement: 7 o'clock
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRS• OR -/-//•TRS•
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
District: Doncaster (Metropolitan District)
To be known as: Hampole

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Discovery circumstances: Found while metal detecting.

References cited

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Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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