NLM-42A407: Roman Coin: Numnmus of Helena

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COIN

Unique ID: NLM-42A407

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Copper alloy coin. Nummus of Helena (324-341), Trier mint Pax Publica issue of 337-340, Reece period 17, on an unusually thick round flan; possibly RIC vol. 8 page 144 no. 78.

Obverse description: Bust coiffed and draped right, seen from front.

Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre.

Reverse inscription: [PAX PVBLICA]

In exergue: TRS

Diameter: 13.6mm, Weight: 2.06gms, die axis: 6

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

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
Weight: 2.06 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 7th July 2019

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: NLM44881

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
Obverse description: Bust coiffed and draped right, seen from front
Reverse description: Pax standing left with transverse sceptre.
Reverse inscription: [PAX PVBLICA]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: PAX PVBLICA [Helena]
Reverse mint mark: In exergue: TRS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : Vol. 8 No. 78

Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
District: North Lincolnshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Epworth

Spatial coordinates

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

References cited

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

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