SF-5A2B90: Roman siliqua of Magnus Maximus

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-5A2B90

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silver Roman siliqua of Magnus Maximus, missing one quarter of the coin due to old breaks, c.387-388 AD. Reverse: VIRTVS RO-MANO[RVM], Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and sceptre. As Hoxne no. 552; RIC IX no. 19a.

Part of a hoard of 9 silver siliquae. Three coins were found earlier in 2011 and are grouped under the treasure number 2011 T660. There records can be found at:

SF-57D1F1

SF-5799B2

SF-577628

The other 6 were found later in 2011 and are grouped under the treasure number 2011 T749. These coins can be found under the record unmbers:

SF-5A4B65

SF-5A2B90

SF-28A8C5

SF-039934

SF-C4ADD2

SF-51D805

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2011T749

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 387
Date to: Circa AD 388

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.19 g
Diameter: 16.74 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st August 2009

Personal details

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Other reference numbers

SMR reference number: WSW 026
Treasure case number: 2011T749

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Magnus Maximus
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Mediolanum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: []AG M[]-XIMVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated facing, head left, holding globe and sceptre
Reverse inscription: VIRTVS RO-MANO[RVM]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//MDPS
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

Hoxne : no. 552

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: St. Edmundsbury (District)
To be known as: Near Bury St Edmunds

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

References cited

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Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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