Record ID: NMS-F56DAE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A cut half of a gold semissis of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c. AD 340-350 (Reece period 18). Reverse type GAVDIVM POPVLI ROMANI, depicting the legend SIC/V/SIC/X within a wreath. Mint of Arles. The coin has been deliberately cut across the centre, with a single cut creating a neat vertical edge with transverse striations. Dimensions: Length along cut edge 16mm. Width perpendicular to cut edge 8mm. Weight 1.14g. Discussion: A semissis of this type is listed in RIC VIII, p. 207, no. 61, for Constans, with a solidus in the same series for Constantius …
Created on: Friday 5th July 2019
Last updated: Sunday 14th April 2024
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Record ID: BUC-773C01
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Gold semissis of the House of Constantine (Constantius II or Constans as Caesar) dating to AD 335. VICTORIA CAESARVM reverse type depiciting Victory advancing left holding wreath and palm. Mint of Siscia. This type is recorded for a solidus (RIC VII, p. 457, cf. 248-9), but not a semissis (see RIC VII, p. 457, nos. 250-1 for other types). This therefore appears to be the first example of this particular coins.
Created on: Thursday 14th July 2016
Last updated: Friday 12th August 2016
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