HAMP-277933: Roman coin : siliqua of Gratian

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-277933

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman siliqua of Gratian (AD 367-383). Reverse: VIRTVS RO MANORVM, Roma seated facing head left, on throne holding globe and reversed spear (AD 378-383, Reece period 20). Mint of Trier. This coin has slight wear but the edge is damaged in one place with loss of fabric. References: RIC ix, p. 25, 58a; Hoxne 427.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 378
Date to: Circa AD 383

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.09 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th April 2013 - Tuesday 4th June 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3636

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Obverse description: Diademed draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: D N GRATIA [N]VS P F AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated facing head left, on throne holding globe and reversed spear
Reverse inscription: VIR[TVS R]O MANORVM
Die axis measurement: 1 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRPS
Status: Clipped

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Horndean

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

Author	Publication Year	Title	Publication Place	Publisher	Pages	Reference
Mattingly, H., Sutherland, C.H.V. and Carson, R.A.G.	1933	The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IX, Valentinian I - Theodosius I		Spink and Son Ltd	25	58a

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Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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