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Description: | 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 or mount, and since this adaptation undoubtedly took place in Roman or Early Saxon times it falls into the category of Treasure, the age and precious metal content of this item therefore qualify it as treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.Author: Adrian B. MarsdenDate: 26/06/09
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