Code: 12086
This is an ancient Roman silver Siliqua of emperor Valens, minted at Rome between 364 - 367 AD
Obverse: D N VALEN S P F AVG "Our Lord Valens, Pious and Blessed August" pearl-diademed draped and cuirassed bust facing right
Reverse: VRBS-ROMA "City of Rome" Roma seated left on throne holding Victory on globe and reversed spear
This coin was minted in Rome, mintmark R-Q. Q (for quarta), QVARTA or the 4th Officina. It had travelled across the English Channel, being found in Essex.
DENOMINATION: Siliqua
MATERIAL: Silver
DATE: 367 - 375 A.D. (This coin minted between 364 - 367 AD)
MINTMARK: R-Q (Rome, Italy)
SIZE: 17.5mm dia
WEIGHT: 1.84 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC IX Rome 11b; RSC 109+e.
