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Unique ID: DEV-1CD084
Object type certainty: Certain
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Roman coin. The coin is a silver plated siliqua and is a contemporary copy probably of Gratian (AD 367-83), the ,most likely prototype dating to AD 367-75 (Reece Period 19), VOT V MVLT X in wreath. The mintmark SNT is probably a blundered ANT. For a likely prototype from Antioch, see RIC IX, p. 279, no. 32. The prototype is rare. (Checked by SM)
Notes:
Although the reverse type is for Julian the obverse bust is much more Valentinianic. Finder's reference - site 1, number J32
This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 367
Date to: Circa AD 375
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.63 g
Diameter: 17 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st October 2008
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Primary material: Copper alloy
Secondary material: Silver
Completeness: Incomplete
Surface Treatment: White metal coated
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Gratian
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Mint or issue place: Antioch (Antakya, Turkey)
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed, right.
Obverse inscription: [ ]IA-NVS P F AVG
Reverse description: VOT/V/MVLT/X in wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT/V/MVLT/X
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//SNT
Status: Contemporary copy (Plated copy)
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
No references cited so far.