BH-358077: Roman coin: siliqua of Constantius II

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Unique ID: BH-358077

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

An incomplete silver siliqua of Constantius II (AD 323-361); VICTORIA DD NN AVG reverse, minted at Lyon, AD 360-363*. RIC nos. 210 or 214.

The remaining coin is only slightly worn and corroded. It measures 15.7mm in diameter, 0.9mm thick and weighs 1.17g.

Notes:

*This coin continued to be struck in Constantius's name after his death in AD 361.

Class: Siliqua

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 360
Date to: Circa AD 363

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.9 mm
Weight: 1.17 g
Diameter: 15.7 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 7th August 2010

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 10/140 - 1

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Incomplete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N CONSTAN-[TIVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Victory walking left, holding wreath and palm (uncertain whether one or two wings visible).
Reverse inscription: [VICTORIA] DD NN AVG
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - //LVG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

RIC : VIII, p. 193

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Cambridgeshire (County)
District: South Cambridgeshire (District)
To be known as: Gamlingay

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Created: 13 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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