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Unique ID: SWYOR-1F3193
Object type certainty: Certain
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status: Awaiting validation
Roman silver coin: a Siliqua of Valentinian I, minted in Rome dating from 364-375 AD, Reece period 19. Reverse type VOT/V/MV•LT/X in a wreath. Compare to RIC IX p118 no 10a and to ESS-2E3021. It is probable that the coin is not clipped, although it is possible.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 375
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.27 mm
Weight: 1.93 g
Diameter: 16.91 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 2nd October 2011 - Sunday 9th October 2011
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Other reference: PAS form number 1622
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian I
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN VALENTINIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: VOT / V / MV•LT / X in a wreath
Reverse inscription: VOT / V / MV•LT / X
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / V / MVLT / X
Reverse mint mark: RT
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
4 Figure: SE4816
Four figure Latitude: 53.638324
Four figure longitude: -1.275498
1:25K map: SE4816
1:10K map: SE41NE
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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