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Roman Coin : Irregular siliqua with emperor's name illegible - compare to Hoxne #945 (in the name of Arcadius)

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York Museums Trust, Rebecca Griffiths, 2017-07-20 09:46:57

Title

Roman Coin : Irregular siliqua with emperor's name illegible - compare to Hoxne #945 (in the name of Arcadius)

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English: TREASURE CASE : 2017 T615.

A group of 12 Roman silver coins of a denomination known as silique dating to the period AD 353 - 402. All of the coins are heavily clipped.

*No.*	*Emperor*	*Reverse*	*Mint*	*Date*	*RIC*	*Qty*
1	Constantius II	VOTIS//XXX//MVLTIS//XXXX	Arles or Lyon	AD 353-61	VIII 261/91 or 216-7	1
2	Julian	VOTIS//V//MVLTIS//X	?Trier	AD 355-63	VIII, 364-5	1
3	Valens	VRBS ROMA	Trier	AD 367-78	IX, 27e/45b	1
4	Valentinian II	[VICTORIA AVGGG]	?Trier	AD 375-8	IX, 43/57a	1
5	House of Theodosius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Trier	AD 379-88	IX 58/84	1
6	House of Theodosius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Trier	AD 388-95	IX, 94/106	1
7	Arcadius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Milan	AD 395 - 408	X, no.1227a	1
8	Arcadius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Milan	AD 395 - 408	X, no.1227c	1
9	Arcadius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Milan	AD 395 - 408	X, no.1227e	1
10	Arcadius or Honorius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Milan	AD 395-402	X, 1227/8c	1
11	Arcadius or Honorius	VIRTVS RO-MANORVM	Milan	AD 395-402	X, 1227/8e	1
12	Irregular	VOT//V//MVLT//X	Irregular	AD late 4^thC/ early 5^thC	-	1

Catalogue:

1. A clipped silver siliqua of Constantius II dating to the period AD 353 - 361 (Reece Period 18). VOTIS//XXX//MVLTIS//XXXX in wreath reverse type. Mint of Arles or Lyon.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: D N CONST[-----------]

Reverse description: Legend in wreath

Reverse inscription: VOTIS//XXX//MVLTIS//XXXX

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 12

Weight: 0.95g; Diameter: 12.6mm

2. A clipped silver siliqua of Julian dating to the period AD 364 - 365 (Reece Period 19). VOTIS//V//MVLTIS//X in wreath reverse type. Mint probably of Trier.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: FL IVL [-----------]

Reverse description: Legend in wreath

Reverse inscription: VOTIS//V//MVLTIS//X

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 12

Weight: 1.2g; Diameter: 14.1mm

3. A clipped silver siliqua of Valens dating to the period AD 367 -378 (Reece Period 19). VRBS-ROMA reverse type depicting Roma seated left, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear. Mint of Trier.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Roma seated left, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear.

Reverse inscription: VRBS-ROMA

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 1

Weight: 0.8g; Diameter: 13.2mm

4. A clipped silver siliqua of Valentinian II dating to the period AD 375 - 378 (Reece Period 19). Uncertain reverse type depicting Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Mint of Trier.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: [----------] AVG

Reverse description: Victory advancing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Reverse inscription: Illegible

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 12

Weight: 0.8g; Diameter: 13.2mm

5. A clipped silver siliqua of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 379 - 388 (Reece Period 20). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Trier.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear.

Reverse inscription: VIRT[VS RO-MANORVM]

Mint Mark: TRP

Die axis measurement: 6

Weight: 11g; Diameter: 12.8mm

6. A clipped silver siliqua of the House of Theodosius dating to the period AD 388 - 395 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Trier.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear.

Reverse inscription: VIRT[VS RO-MANORVM]

Mint Mark: ----

Die axis measurement: 6

Weight: 0.9g; Diameter: 12.5mm

7. A clipped silver siliqua of Arcadius dating to the period AD 395 - 408 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Mediolanum.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear.

Reverse inscription: VIR[TVS RO-MANORVM]

Mint Mark: MDPS

Die axis measurement: 6

Weight: 0.7g; Diameter: 13.2mm

8. A clipped silver siliqua of Arcadius dating to the period AD 395-408 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Mediolanum.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: [D N] ARCADI-VS P F AVG

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear

Reverse inscription: VIRTVS RO-MANORVM

Mint Mark: MD[--]

Die axis measurement: 12

9. A clipped silver siliqua of Arcadius dating to the period AD 395-408 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Mediolanum.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: [D N ARCADI]-VS P F AVG

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear

Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS RO-M]ANORVM

Mint Mark: MDPS

Die axis measurement: 6

Weight: 0.96g; Diameter: 13.9mm

10. A clipped and broken silver siliqua of Arcadius or Honorius dating to the period AD 395 - 402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Mediolanum.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear.

Reverse inscription: [VIRT]VS R[O-MANORVM]

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 12

Weight: 0.8g; Diameter: 13.5mm

11. A clipped and broken silver siliqua of Arcadius or Honorius dating to the period AD 395 - 402 (Reece Period 21). VIRTVS RO-MANORVM reverse type depicting Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe with wreath and palm, and reversed spear. Mint of Mediolanum.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: Illegible

Reverse description: on throne, holding globe and reversed spear

Reverse inscription: [VIRTVS RO-MA]NORVM

Mint Mark: [---]S

Die axis measurement: 6

Weight: 0.98g; Diameter: 12.5mm

12. A clipped silver irregular siliqua of late 4^th - 5^th century date. (Reece Period 18 - 21). VOT//V//MVLT//X in wreath reverse type. Mint uncertain.

Obverse description: Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right

Obverse inscription: D N [-----------]G

Reverse description: Legend in wreath

Reverse inscription: VOT//V//MVLT//X

Mint Mark: ---

Die axis measurement: 12

Weight: 1.3g; Diameter: 13.2mm

Conclusion:

In terms of age and as the hoard contains more than 2 coins with a minimum of 10% precious metal it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996.

References:

Kent, J.P.C. (1994) Roman Imperial Coinage Vol X. London: Spink & Son Ltd.

Author and title:

Rebecca Griffiths

FLO for North and East Yorkshire

Date: 12th July 2017

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(County of findspot) East Riding of Yorkshire

Date

between 353 and 402

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FindID: 855789
Old ref: YORYM-F97A0C
Filename: 2017T6152.jpg

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The Portable Antiquities Scheme (PAS) is a voluntary programme run by the United Kingdom government to record the increasing numbers of small finds of archaeological interest found by members of the public. The scheme started in 1997 and now covers most of England and Wales. Finds are published at https://finds.org.uk

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Artefact: https://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/855789

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