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Coin
Unique ID: SUSS-68D868
Object type certainty: Certain
CURATOR'S REPORT
Roman silver silver miliarensis, about one third of the coin found in two parts. From the same find as SUSS-68AA45.
Description of Find
Part of a Silver Miliarensis (in two fragments) House of Valentinian or Theodosius, c. 367-95 Mint unclear
Obv. [ ]; lower part of draped and cuirassed bust r.
Rev. [VIRTVS EXERCITVS]; emperor standing, holding standard [and shield]
Mintmark: -//[ ]
c. 13 by 19mm; 1.49g; Die Axis 6
Discussion
Late 4th century silver coins are comparatively rare site finds in Britain. Miliarenses in particular are mostly only found in hoards. This, and the close proximity of the findspots, suggests the coins were originally deposited together in a hoard or lost together, for example in a purse, and should therefore be considered as of the same find. As they are over 300 years old and contain over 10% precious metal they should therefore be considered Treasure within the meaning of the Treasure Act 2006.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2007T719
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: AD 367
Date to: AD 395
Dimensions and weight
Length: 19 mm
Width: 13 mm
Weight: 1.49 g
Quantity: 1
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Fragment [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Miliarensis [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Late 4th/early 5th century [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Lower part of draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Emperor standing holding standard [and shield]
Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS EXERCITVS]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: -//[ ]
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial data
Region: South East And London
County: West Sussex
District: Chichester
To be known as: Near Chichester
Method of discovery: Metal detector
[scope notes]
General landuse: Cultivated land [scope notes]
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 9th September 2007
Personal details
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Recorded by: Ms Laura Burnett
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Identified by: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]
Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2007T719
References cited
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Audit data
Created:
Monday 17th December 2007
Updated: Tuesday 29th March 2011
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