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Description: | Roman silver siliqua, fragment. From the same find as SUSS-68D868. Treasure case 2007 T719.
Extract from Treasure report:
Half of a Silver Siliqua
Probably House of Theodosius
Mint unclear, probably 388-402
19 by 17mm; 0.91g; Die Axis 6
Obv. D N [ ] VS P F AVG; [diad., dr. & cuir r.
Rev. [VIRT]VS ROMANORVM; Roma std. l., holding Victory on globe, and
sceptre
Mintmark: -//[ ]
Discussion:
Late 4th century silver coins are comparatively rare site finds in Britain. Miliarenses in particular are mostly only found in hoards. This, and the close proximity of the findspots, suggests the coins were originally deposited together in a hoard or lost together, for example in a purse, and should therefore be considered as of the same find. As they are over 300 years old and contain over 10% precious metal they should therefore be considered Treasure within the meaning of the Treasure Act 2006.
Sam Moorhead
Finds Advisor (British Museum) | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Creator: | Burnett, Laura - Portable Antiquities Scheme | Identifier: | http://www.findsdatabase.org.uk/hms/pas_... | Language: | en-GB | Go to resource |
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