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COIN
Unique ID: LVPL-CC8077
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
Siliqua of Julian II (AD360-363), Reece Period. VOTIS reverse type with legend in laurel wreath. Constantinople mint. Sear no. 4071. Pierced.
Notes:
The British Museum clarified its advice on modified coins in April 2017. Single precious metal coins from the Iron Age to AD 1180 which have been modified in any way, including by a single piercing, are now thought to fulfil the criteria for Treasure because they should be regarded as single precious metal objects. This item was recorded before the advice was clarified, otherwise it would have been reported as potential Treasure.
Find of note status
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 360
Date to: Circa AD 363
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 18.5 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013
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Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Cast
Completeness: Complete
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: Constantinople
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: diademed and draped cuirassed bust right
Obverse inscription: DNIVLIANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Legend within laurel wreath
Reverse inscription: VOTIS V MVLTIS X
Degree of wear: Hardly worn: extremely fine
Reverse mint mark: TCON
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: North West (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
District: Cheshire West and Chester (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Little Leigh
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on parish
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
References cited
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