HAMP-8F4137: Roman coin : Siliqua of Theodosius

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-8F4137

Object type certainty: Certain
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A Roman siliqua of Theodosius I (AD 379-95), reverse: CONCORDIA AVGGG around Constantinopolis turreted, standing facing, foot on prow, holding sceptre and cornucopiae (AD 379-83, Reece period 20). Mint of Trier. Measures 16-17mm, weighs 1.67g, die axis 6, some wear, split.

Reference: Hox 412; RIC 55a/83a

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 383

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.67 g
Diameter: 17 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 1st November 2012 - Friday 30th November 2012

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3563

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Theodosius I
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Obverse description: Obverse: Pearl diademed draped cuirassed right
Obverse inscription: D N THEODO SIVS P F AVG

Reverse description: Constantinopolis turreted, standing facing, foot on prow, holding sceptre and cornucopiae
Reverse inscription: CONCOR DIA AVGGG

Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Fourth Century reverse type: CONCORDIA AVGGG
Reverse mint mark: -/-//TRPS
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Chichester (District)
To be known as: Funtington

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Operations to a depth less than 0.25 m

References cited

Author Publication Year Title Publication Place Publisher Pages Reference
Guest, P.S.W. 2004 The Late Roman Gold and SIlver Coins from the Hoxne Treasure London British Museum Press 412

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Audit data

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

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