SWYOR-3929DA: Roman coin; siliqua possibly of Arcadius

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COIN

Unique ID: SWYOR-3929DA

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A clipped siliqua possibly of Arcadius dating from about AD 393-408 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS ROMANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left holding Victory on globe and reversed spear. Mint of Trier. The coin is 14.6mm diameter, 1mm thick and 0.94g.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 393
Date to: Circa AD 408

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 0.94 g
Diameter: 14.6 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 3rd May 2015 - Sunday 3rd May 2015

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: PAS form number 2679

Materials and construction

Primary material: Silver
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Probably
Ruler/issuer: Arcadius
Primary ruler qualifier: Possibly
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Trier
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: [...]-VS (PF)[...]
Reverse description: Seated female (Roma) left holding Victory on globe and reversed spear
Reverse inscription: VIRT(VS) [ROMANORVM]
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Reverse mint mark: TRP
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: East Midlands (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Northamptonshire (County)
District: East Northamptonshire (District)
Parish or ward: Islip (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SP9878
Four figure Latitude: 52.39126253
Four figure longitude: -0.56132065
1:25K map: SP9878
1:10K map: SP97NE
Grid reference source: From finder
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: SWYOR
Created: 8 years ago
Updated: 8 years ago

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