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Unique ID: BH-45E723
Object type certainty: Certain
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A silver miliarensis of Constantius II as Augustus (AD 337-361); FELICITAS ROMANORVM reverse, minted at Sirmium, AD 351-355; RIC Vol. VIII, p. 385, no. 13.
The coin is slightly bent but otherwise in very good condition, with little wear or corrosion. It measures 23mm in diameter, 1.2mm thick and weighs 4.21g.
This is a find of note and has been designated: County / local importance
Class: Miliarensis
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 351
Date to: Exactly AD 355
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.2 mm
Weight: 4.21 g
Diameter: 23 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 10th September 2010
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Other reference: Ver 10/135 - 1
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Miliarensis
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Sirmium
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Emperor, diademed, and Caesar (probably Constantius Gallus), bare-headed, in military dress, standing facing, their heads turned towards one another, under an arch supported by two spiralled columns; in his right hand, each holds an inverted spear.
Reverse inscription: FELICITAS ROMANORVM
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -//.SIRM.
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Possibly
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