HAMP-7ADEB7: Roman coin: Clipped siliqua of Constantius II

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-7ADEB7

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A worn, clipped silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II, dating to the period c.AD 355-363 (Reece Period 18). VOTIS/XXX/MVLTIS/XXXX reverse type depicting the legend within a wreath. Unclear mint.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 355
Date to: Circa AD 361

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.2 mm
Width: 12.45 mm
Thickness: 1.3 mm
Weight: 1.14 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 10th September 2011

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: E3192; 7

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Obverse description: Bust pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed facing right
Obverse inscription: [D N CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG]
Reverse description: Votive wreath containing inscription in four lines
Reverse inscription: VOTIS//XXX//MVLTIS//XXXX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: -//[]
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: South West (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Wiltshire (Unitary Authority)
Parish or ward: All Cannings (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU0763
Four figure Latitude: 51.366022
Four figure longitude: -1.900839
1:25K map: SU0763
1:10K map: SU06SE
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Workflow: Awaiting validation

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 12 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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