YORYM-57E6FC: Roman coin: siliqua of Constantius II

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Unique ID: YORYM-57E6FC

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

A silver Roman siliqua of Constantius II dating to the period AD 360 - 363 (Reece period 18). VICTORIA DD NN AVG reverse type depicting Victory advancing left with wreath and palm. Mint of Lyon. RIC VIII p.193, no. 210.

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
Thickness: 1.23 mm
Weight: 1.78 g
Diameter: 18.13 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: YMT : E04965

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Constantius II
Primary ruler qualifier: Certain
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Lugdunum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Pearl diademmed, cuirassed and draped bust right
Obverse inscription: DN CONSTAN-TIVS P F AVG
Reverse description: Victory advancing left, with wreath and palm, both wings visible
Reverse inscription: VICTORIA DD NN AVG
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: -//LVG
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain

Coin references

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Spatial metadata

Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: North Yorkshire (County)
District: Ryedale (District)
To be known as: North Yorkshire

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.

Discovery metadata

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

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Recording Institution: YORYM
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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