2024-03-28T15:49:05+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results4110Suffolk10CountyStruck or hammered18ROMAN1Certain734077Metal detectorHTT_SF-8A2A34.jpg159342012Generated from computer mapping softwareConstantius_II2171solidus15727352478111RODistrictCertain410833constantius_iiSF1567422.07355Restricted Accessx41218263478284.5thessalonicaMid Suffolk10892Solidus2012-05-16T16:41:00ZReturned to finderEasternCircaCertain
A gold Roman solidus of Constantius II, c.350-355 AD. Reverse: GLORIA-REI-PVBLICA, Roma and Constantinopolis enthroned. Roma facing holding spear in left hand, Constantinopolis left with sceptre in left hand and right foot resting on prow. Between them a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXX. As RIC 8 no. 147, however the reverse type and particularly the lettering of the legend, which should read GLORIA REI PVBLICAE, suggest that this is an ancient copy rather than an official issue (R. Bland & P. Walton pers. comm.).
At the start of the reign of Valentinian I (AD 364-75), the gold coinage was reformed and the purity of the coins strictly monitored. This was because forged coins of light weight or poor gold were being produced, sometimes by officials working for the government. This coin is an ancient copy. It is of good weight, but it would be interesting to know its gold content - there is a strong chance that it will be below official standards. This is the type of coin that the reforms of Valentinian were trying to drive out of circulation (Sam Moorhead).
Sam MoorheadConstantius II49174123HessettSF-8A4C85492951Diademed and cuirassed bust facing wearing crested and diademed helmet, spear diagonally over right shoulder, on left arm shield decorated with horseman riding down enemyGLORIA-REI-PVBLICA11ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-4929511112839683Thessalonica81SF-8A2A347Complete350x41218images/abrown/13732331PAS4F58A2A30017BE32012-03-08T12:14:30ZRoma and Constantinopolis enthroned. Roma facing holding spear in left hand, Constantinopolis left with sceptre in left hand and right foot resting on prow. Between them a wreath inscribed VOT/XXX/MVLT/XXXXCertainx412182-//*TES*Regular2012-03-01T00:00:00Z21CertainROMANGold41425x29742RO1Circa21http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/ROMANCertainFL IVL CONSTAN-TIVS PERP AVGCivil Parish12022-07-14T07:10:38.414ZSuffolk1County16ROMAN1Certain734077Metal detector159342008GPS (from the finder)Constantius_II217nummus15743352478111RODistrictCertain10820constantius_iiSF1569217330Restricted Accessx412181.85thessalonicaBabergh10627Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)2011-02-24T12:19:48ZEasternCircaPossiblyA copper alloy nummus of Constantius II (323-361 AD). Reverse: PROVIDENTIAE CAESS, Camp or town gateway with two towers, star above. Like LRBC I: no. 817Daniel PettConstantius II4917417Little Cornard, SuffolkSF-5D0FC5226466Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust rightPROVIDENTIAE CAESS1Finder's Ref. PS.44.8.451ROMANCOINRestricted Accessfinds-2264661112839683Thessalonica101SF-606DF3324x41218images/abrown/1100148860891013E242008-07-22T17:19:29ZCamp or town gateway with two towers, star above.Certainx41218--//[]TSB2008-03-01T00:00:00Z021CertainROMANCopper alloy41425x29742RO1Circa21ROMANCertainFL IVL CONSTANTIVS NOB CCivil Parish32022-07-14T07:08:12.749ZSuffolk100County734077Metal detector159342003Constantius_II217nummus1539935247811RODistrict10820constantius_iiSF15508360Restricted Accessx4121822082thessalonicaSuffolk Coastal10627Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)2011-02-24T12:19:48ZEasternDaniel PettConstantius II4917417PARHAMSF162034207FE--------TIO1COINRestricted Accessfinds-34207112839683Thessalonica6SF10895348images/jplouviez/0013EA161280168F32003-03-20T00:00:00ZFallen horsemanx41218TS gamma2003-01-01T00:00:00ZROMANCopper alloy41425x29742RO121ROMANCertainDNCONSTAN TIVSPFAV(gCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:30.322ZSuffolk100County734077Metal detector159342000Constantius_II217nummus1540035247811ROThis record was created before the Portable Antiquities Scheme began using the Central Database. We are aware that this record may fall below our usual standards of recording, and we are working to rectify this.District10820constantius_iiSF15508335Restricted Accessx4121812696085thessalonicaSuffolk Coastal10627Nummus (AE 1 - AE 4)2011-02-24T12:19:48ZEasternDaniel PettConstantius II4917417SUFFOLK HACHESTONSF137164691no. 28COINRestricted Accessfinds-16469112839683Thessalonica61SF1732330images/jplouviez/10013EA16124010A132000-03-15T00:00:00Z2 soldiers 2 standardsCertainx41218SMTS?A2000-02-01T00:00:00ZCertainROMANCopper alloy41425x29742RO121ROMANCertainFLIVL------ANTIVSNOBCCivil Parish2022-07-14T07:06:21.766Z