Record ID: OXON-5E3E68
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gold Pseudo-Imperial solidus attributed to the Visigoths in Gaul, imitating a Roman Imperial coin of the emperor Libius Severus (Severus III) (AD 461-465), dating to the period c. AD 461-470 (Reece period 23). VICTORIA AVGGG reverse type depicting the Emperor standing facing holding long cross and Victory on a globe, right foot on head of a human headed serpent. Prototype of the mint of Ravenna. Cf. RIC X, p. 459, no. 3754; MEC, p.436, nos.174-176.
Created on: Wednesday 10th July 2019
Last updated: Friday 31st January 2020
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Record ID: BERK-1DEAFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: ROMAN
County: West Berkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A contemporary copy of a gold Roman solidus of Leo I dating to the period AD 457-474. VICTORIA AVGGGS reverse type, mint of Constantinopole. This coin is under weight compared to other examples recorded, and the metal appears to have been gilded and is either copper alloy or a heavily alloyed gold. The coin is in very good condition with little wear. c.f. RIC X 605
Created on: Tuesday 10th May 2016
Last updated: Friday 22nd March 2019
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