Record ID: SF-80689D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: BYZANTINE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description: A somewhat worn modified silver half-siliqua of Justinian I (AD 527-565) dating to c. AD 552-565. Obverse: diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, [....]ANVS P AVG. Reverse: staurogram on globe flanked by two stars, all within a laurel wreath (no legend). Mint of Ravenna. C.f DOC 339, Ranieri 361. This coin appears to have been turned into a pendant, demonstrating two adjacent sub-circular perforations directly behind the bust. Date: c. AD 552-565 Dimensions: Diameter: 13.87mm, weight: 0.77g. Discussion: The use of Byzantine coins as jewellery/pendants is r…
Created on: Friday 23rd November 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 26th January 2021
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mildenhall', grid reference and parish protected.