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COIN
Unique ID: SF-349CAC
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Awaiting validation 
A fragment of a silver Roman siliqua of an uncertain emperor, dating to the late 4th century AD. Reverse type unclear possibly depicting Rome seated facing left and holding spear. Uncertain mint. The size of the fragment (6.85 mm wide, 7.74mm long) does not allow to read further details.
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 364
Date to: Circa AD 410
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 7.74 mm
Width: 6.85 mm
Thickness: 1.51 mm
Weight: 0.27 g
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 17th June 2016
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Other reference numbers
SMR reference number: RLM 081
Other reference: Finders reference SS15 199
Materials and construction
Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Fragment
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Uncertain - 4th century
Obverse description: Pearl-diademed head right
Obverse inscription: [...]
Reverse description: Roma seated facing left holding spear and possibly Victory
Reverse inscription: [...]
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Reverse mint mark: []//[]
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Suffolk Coastal (District)
To be known as: Rendlesham
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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