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Unique ID: KENT-741CE2
Object type certainty: Certain
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A slightly worn complete silver Roman siliqua, of Julian as Augustus (AD 355-363), dating to the period c.AD 360-363 (Reece period 18). 'VOT X MVLT XX' reverse type depicting the legend in four lines within a wreath. Mintmark: '-//SCONST'. Mint of Arles. RIC VIII Arles No.309.
Measurements: 16.76mm in diameter, 1.25mm thick and 1.70g in weight.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: ROMAN
Period from: ROMAN
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 360
Date to: Circa AD 363
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.25 mm
Weight: 1.7 g
Diameter: 16.76 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 25th March 2018
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Primary material: Silver
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Siliqua
Denomination qualifier: Certain
Ruler/issuer: Julian
Reece period: Period 18 [348-364]
Mint or issue place: Arelatum
Mint qualifier: Certain
Obverse description: Bearded pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right.
Obverse inscription: DN FL CL IVLI-ANVS PF AVG
Reverse description: Legend in four lines
Reverse inscription: VOT/X/MVLT/XX
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Fourth Century reverse type: VOT / X / MVLT / XX
Reverse mint mark: -//SCONST
Status: Clipped
4 Figure: TQ6867
Four figure Latitude: 51.37719675
Four figure longitude: 0.41252172
1:25K map: TQ6867
1:10K map: TQ66NE
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 1 metre square.
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