BERK-F86422: Roman coin: Siliqua of Theodosius

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-F86422

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A silver Roman siliqua from the House of Theodosius, dating to the period AD 379-402 (Reece Period 20-21). Uncertain reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear. Uncertain mint. The coin has been heavily clipped, porbably in the early 5th century AD.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 379
Date to: Circa AD 402

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 0.7 mm
Weight: 0.7 g
Diameter: 13.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2014 - Monday 20th October 2014

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: 2014.649

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: House of Theodosius
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 20 [378-388]
Obverse description: Diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [....]IVS (P F AVG)
Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and inverted spear.
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VRBS ROMA
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: South Oxfordshire (District)
Parish or ward: South Moreton (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU5490
Four figure Latitude: 51.60625508
Four figure longitude: -1.22164362
1:25K map: SU5490
1:10K map: SU59SW
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

References cited

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Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 9 years ago
Updated: 9 years ago

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