BH-FBC3A6: Roman coin: siliqua of Julian

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COIN

Unique ID: BH-FBC3A6

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver siliqua of Julian, dating to the period AD 360-363 (Reece period 18). VOTIS V MVLTIS X reverse depicting a wreath containing the legend. Mint of Lyon. RIC VIII, p. 195, no. 227.

Diameter: 16.2mm; thickness: 1.7mm; weight: 2.42g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 360
Date to: Exactly AD 363

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.7 mm
Weight: 2.42 g
Diameter: 16.2 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 1st March 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: Ver 14/43 - 3

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
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: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: D N IVLIA-NVS P P AVG
Reverse description: Wreath containing legend in four lines.
Reverse inscription: VOTIS/V/MVLTIS/X
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: - //PLVG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
District: Central Bedfordshire (Unitary Authority)
To be known as: Northill

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Character undetermined

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Recording Institution: BH
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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