BH-BA7495: Roman coin: siliqua of Julian as Caesar

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-BA7495

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver siliqua of Julian as Caesar, dating to the period AD 355-360 (Reece period 18). VOTIS V MVLTIS X reverse depicting a wreath. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII, p. 224, nos. 263-265.

Dimensions: 16.8mm diameter, 0.8mm thick. Weight: 1.48g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 355
Date to: Exactly AD 360

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.8 mm
Weight: 1.48 g
Diameter: 16.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st December 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 13/15 - 9

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julian
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bare-headed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N IVL[IANVS] NOB CAES
Reverse description: Wreath with internal legend.
Reverse inscription: VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - //TCO[N]
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
District: Milton Keynes (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Cold Brayfield

Spatial coordinates

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
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

References cited

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 11 years ago
Updated: 11 years ago

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