Record ID: HAMP-0D73D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A Roman nummus of Fausta or Helena as Nobilissime Feminae, dating to AD 318-9 (Reece Period 16), Eight-pointed star in laurel-wreath. Mint of Thessalonica. Reference: RIC volume VII, p.505, cf. nos.50-51. This unusual coin was only struck at Thessalonica. Note: There are two issues of this type, one with mintmark - // ● TS ● A ● (RIC nos. 48-9) and the other with no mintmark. This appears to have no mintmark.
Created on: Thursday 19th January 2017
Last updated: Monday 10th May 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Pangbourne', grid reference and parish protected.