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Unique ID: KENT-F8D4C6
Object type certainty: Certain
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A copper-alloy Roman nummus of Helena (AD 324-341), dating to the period AD 337-340 (Reece period 17). [PA]-X PV-BLIC[A] reverse type depicting Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre. Unclear mint.
Measurements: 14.02mm in diameter, 1.94mm thick and 1.74g in weight.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 337
Date to: Circa AD 340
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.94 mm
Weight: 1.74 g
Diameter: 14.02 mm
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Helena
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 17 [330-348]
Obverse description: Draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [F L IVL HE-L]ENAE AVG
Reverse description: Pax standing left holding branch and transverse sceptre
Reverse inscription: [PA]-X PV-BLIC[A]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: -//[...]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: TQ8862
Four figure Latitude: 51.32602335
Four figure longitude: 0.69692841
1:25K map: TQ8862
1:10K map: TQ86SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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