Record ID: BM-0443D7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold Roman solidus of Constantius II (AD 323-361), dating to the period c.AD 347-348 (Reece period 18). VICTORIAE DD NN AVGG reverse type depicting Two Victories standing facing one another holding a wreath inscribed VOT/XX/MVLT/XXX. Mint of Trier. RIC VIII, p. 147, no. 132. This type is not recorded in Bland and Loriot (2010) amongst the 19 British finds of solidi noted by them for Constantius II.
Created on: Friday 8th April 2022
Last updated: Friday 8th April 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Stiffkey', grid reference and parish protected.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: BH-E2D596
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
A gold contemporary copy of a fraction of a 1.5 scripulum of Constantius II, dating to the period AD 355 - 360 (Reece period 18). VICTORIA AVGVSTORM reverse depicting Victory seated right on cuirass, supporting on left knee a shield on which she inscribes 'VOT/XXXX'; before her stands a small genius supporting the shield. Doublestruck on reverse. Prototype coin: cf. RIC VIII, p. 222, no. 241 (Arles) and Depeyrot p. 133, no. 5/4. Diameter: 15.03mm; thickness: 1mm. Weight: 1.74g.
Created on: Saturday 8th November 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 4th March 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-8A2A34
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
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 co…
Created on: Thursday 8th March 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 16th May 2012
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hessett', grid reference and parish protected.