BERK-8FBCB4: Roman coin: nummus of Helena

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-8FBCB4

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A complete Roman copper-alloy nummus of Helena (324-341), dating to AD AD 324-329 (Reece period 16). SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE reverse type depicting Securitas standing left holding branch. Unclear mint.

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
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 2.53 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 0073

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: FL HELENA AVGVSTA
Reverse description: Securitas standing left holding branch
Reverse inscription: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: SECVRITAS REI PVBLICE (Helena)
Reverse mint mark: -//-
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: Crowmarsh (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU6186
Four figure Latitude: 51.56958062
Four figure longitude: -1.12127055
1:25K map: SU6186
1:10K map: SU68NW
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 4 years ago
Updated: 4 years ago

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