HAMP-275F32: Roman coin : siliqua of Valens

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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-275F32

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A Roman siliqua of Valens (AD 364-378). Reverse: VRBS ROMA, Roma seated on throne holding victory on globe and reversed spear (AD 364-67, Reece period 19). Mint of Rome. This coin has some wear and is slightly chipped. References: RIC ix, p. 119, 11a; Hoxne 217.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 367

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 16 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 4th April 2013 - Tuesday 4th June 2013

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Winchester Museums Entry Form 3636

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valens
Reece period: Period 19 [364-378]
Mint or issue place: Rome
Obverse description: Diademed draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: [D N VALEN] S P F AVG
Reverse description: Roma seated on throne holding victory on globe and reversed spear
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: -/-//R Q
Status: Clipped

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Hampshire (County)
District: East Hampshire (District)
To be known as: Horndean

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 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
Mattingly, H., Sutherland, C.H.V. and Carson, R.A.G.	1933	The Roman Imperial Coinage: Volume IX, Valentinian I - Theodosius I		Spink and Son Ltd	119	11a

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Recording Institution: HAMP
Created: 10 years ago
Updated: 10 years ago

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