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COIN
Unique ID: NLM-5DF053
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Helena (324-341), issue of 324-329, here appearing as Securitas Rei Publicae, Reece period 16
Obverse description: bust coiffed and draped right with beads or beaded collar
Obverse inscription: HELENA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Figure standing left draped and veiled holding ?branch. Exergual line.
Reverse inscription: probably [SECVRI]TA[S] REI PVBLICAE
Diameter: 20.1mm, Weight: 2.22gms, die axis: 6
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 324
Date to: Exactly AD 329
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 2.22 g
Diameter: 20.1 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 23rd October 2018
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: NLM42075
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: bust coiffed and draped right with beads or beaded collar
Obverse inscription: HELENA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Figure standing left draped and veiled holding ?branch. Exergual line.
Reverse inscription: probably [SECVRI]TA[S] REI PVBLICAE
Die axis measurement: 6 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: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)County or Unitary authority: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
District: East Riding of Yorkshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Preston
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
References cited
No references cited so far.
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