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Description: | Description of ObjectA cast silver ingot of the 5th century, discovered during controlled archaeological excavations.The ingot is sub-cylindrical with rounded ends. It was probably made from melted 4th century siliquae.Circumstance of DiscoveryThe silver ingot was recovered from a 5th century deposit on the western rampart mound of the last stone fort at Vindolanda during excavation undertaken as part of the current research programme.The ingot was discovered near to a small stone-built cooking oven which may have been used to melt down defunct Roman coinage to produce the ingot. This practice was not unknown in the 5th century as Roman coins were worthless as currency apart from their silver content.Further evidence for 5th century occupation at Vindolanda was discovered during the 2006 excavation season and a research report covering the 2005-2006 excavations is scheduled for publication in May 2007.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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