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COIN
Unique ID: ASHM-BA8771
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A clipped silver siliqua of Valentinian II, dating to the period AD 388-392. Reece Period 21. VRBS ROMA reverse type. Mint of Lyon. RIC IX 43a.
Evidence of reuse: Clipped
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Undergoing further examination at a museum
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Exactly AD 388
Date to: Exactly AD 392
Period of reuse: EARLY MEDIEVAL
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 14.2 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 2nd March 2007
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: ASHMBD044
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Valentinian II
Primary ruler qualifier: Probably
Reece period: Period 21 [388-402]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Probably
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: (DN V)ALEN(TINIANVS PF AVG)
Reverse description: Roma left seated on cuirass, holding transverse spear in left hand and Victory on globe in right.
Reverse inscription: VRBS (ROMA)
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Reverse mint mark: LVGPS
Status: Clipped
Status qualifier: Certain
Coin references
- RIC : IX 43a
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
To be known as: Childrey
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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