Record ID: BM-1885E4
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A clipped silver siliqua of the emperor Valentinian II (Roman Imperial Coinage IX, 43 or 57, AD375 - 83) which has been drilled with a central hole, transforming it into a pendant or, more probably, a mount. The use of Roman coins as belt mounts in late Roman and early Saxon contexts is well attested; this appears to represent another example of such a practice. Date: 375 - 83, re-use late 4th or early 5th century. Dimensions: Diameter 13.5mm, weight 0.69g. A single coin would not normally qualify as treasure, but since the coin has been adapted for use as a pendant…
Created on: Friday 21st October 2011
Last updated: Friday 21st October 2011
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