Julian II The Apostate 360-363AD Silver Siliqua Arles mint *The Vale of Pewsey Hoard*

The Vale of Pewsey Hoard

Julian II The Apostate 360-363AD Silver Siliqua

Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right/ Vows in 4 lines within wreath

Arles mint

RCV19126, 18mm, 1.98g

 

This coin is from the Vale of Pewsey Hoard, found near Pewsey in Wiltshire by three metal detectorists in 2020. The hoard consisted of 160 Roman silver coins, siliquae & miliarense from Constantius II (AD 323-361) to Honorius (AD 393-423). Dating to the end of the Roman era in Britain this find and others represent a turbulent time for the Roman Empire and its citizens.

The hoard was declared Treasure and subsequently disclaimed then returned to the finders & landowner who chose to sell the hoard, making the coins available to private collectors around the world for which we are most grateful.

We have produced an interesting information booklet, a copy of which will be sent with each coin and will also be available to read or download on our website ‘News and Articles’ section (click here). This looks at the find and the wider background to the area and coinage in Late Roman Britain, a fascinating chapter in history.

An exciting opportunity to own a coin from a fully provenanced and researched treasure find, in addition to the history contained within the coin itself.