Record ID: SWYOR-F997E7 - ROMAN coin

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Coin

Unique ID: SWYOR-F997E7

Object type certainty: Certain

A resized image of Roman coin; siliqua of Constantius II

A silver Roman coin; a siliqua (unclipped) of Constantius II (337-61) dating from 355 – 361 AD, VOT XXX MVLT XXXX. The coin has a diameter of 15mm and weighs 1.8g. It was minted in Arles. For reference compare to RIC VIII Arles 261/291.

Notes:

This coin was recorded from details and a photograph kindly provided by the finder.

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Quantity: 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver [scope notes | view all attributed records]
Completeness: Complete [scope notes | view all attributed records]

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua (reduced weight) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364] [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Mint or issue place: Arles (Arelatum/Constantina) [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Obverse description: Pearl-Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-TIVS PF AVG
Reverse description: VOTIS / XXX / MVLTIS / XXXX within wreath.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine [scope notes | View all attributed records]
Reverse mintmark: SCON
Status: Regular

Coin references

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Spatial data

Region: East
County: Bedfordshire
District: Mid Bedfordshire
To be known as: Maulden

Method of discovery: Metal detector [scope notes]

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 1st September 2009

Personal details

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Identified by: Mr Garry Jones - [view all attributed records]
Secondary identifier: Mr Sam Moorhead - [view all attributed records]

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