My First Roman 😎

[blossom]

a wet start to the day did not deter us.. we set off across the old deer park… very slow start which always mean i dig the iron targets to see what they might be… really old horse shoe… and Roman nails… so we kept at it… sure enough the musket balls, our lead thingys started popping, along with buttons… and then..up popped my first id’able Roman (havent got an id yet) … what an awesome day xx thank you Deus 😆xx

 

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[CRUSADER]

Really tough to make out the letters but I think its part of the Valentinian family.

You have a late 18th C Half Penny Token as well.

 

[blossom]

Really tough to make out the letters but I think its part of the Valentinian family.

You have a late 18th C Half Penny Token as well.

Ahh Thanks Crusader! Getting clear pictures of them is really tricky 😅 xx

 

[Westfront]

Congrats! More will come soon!

 

[CRUSADER]

Ahh Thanks Crusader! Getting clear pictures of them is really tricky 😅 xx

Cru'dad & I have come to the same conclusion.
The Obverse Legend seems to suggest a SILVER Siliqua of Honorius, because the reverse doesn't have a bronze version. DN HONOR[]

The easiest way to test this is to fold over a piece of baking tin foil, spit in it, & rub between your finger & thumb. Rubbing each survive, should bring it up nice, if its silver.

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations on a nice group of finds you made!

 

[blossom]

Cru'dad & I have come to the same conclusion.
The Obverse Legend seems to suggest a SILVER Siliqua of Honorius, because the reverse doesn't have a bronze version. DN HONOR[]

The easiest way to test this is to fold over a piece of baking tin foil, spit in it, & rub between your finger & thumb. Rubbing each survive, should bring it up nice, if its silver.

Ok… Have tried… is this clearer? 🤔

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Wow ... great find - keep up the good work !

 

[Dave of WI]

Nice finds, can't wait to get over there and find some real history

 

[CRUSADER]

Wow ... great find - keep up the good work !

Yes, looks like DN HONOR
So, it must be silver But doesn't look it.

 

[jewelerguy]

awesome Roman. I love seeing the ancient Roman coins you Brits post on here.

 

[UnderMiner]

Late Roman, I think that's one of "the Constantines" of the 4th century, maybe Constantius II 337-361 A.D. An expert would know for sure, they all look so similar to me.

 

[pepperj]

Well, well, well congratulations blossom on the Roman Silver.
Might have soak it to free the horn crust up.
Great details on it.
You must be just one happy camper.

 

[Digger RJ]

a wet start to the day did not deter us.. we set off across the old deer park… very slow start which always mean i dig the iron targets to see what they might be… really old horse shoe… and Roman nails… so we kept at it… sure enough the musket balls, our lead thingys started popping, along with buttons… and then..up popped my first id’able Roman (havent got an id yet) … what an awesome day xx thank you Deus 😆xx

Very Cool!!!’!!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Coinstar magnet]

a wet start to the day did not deter us.. we set off across the old deer park… very slow start which always mean i dig the iron targets to see what they might be… really old horse shoe… and Roman nails… so we kept at it… sure enough the musket balls, our lead thingys started popping, along with buttons… and then..up popped my first id’able Roman (havent got an id yet) … what an awesome day xx thank you Deus 😆xx

Most enjoyable post.

Thanks for sharing this!

Congratulations 👍

 

[Silvermonkey]

You're killing it blossum. A most excellent find!!!

 

[oldmxrat]

So cool, big congrats!

 

[MD Ghost F75]

a wet start to the day did not deter us.. we set off across the old deer park… very slow start which always mean i dig the iron targets to see what they might be… really old horse shoe… and Roman nails… so we kept at it… sure enough the musket balls, our lead thingys started popping, along with buttons… and then..up popped my first id’able Roman (havent got an id yet) … what an awesome day xx thank you Deus 😆xx

Love seeing your finds, keep’em coming! Great stuff

 

[blossom]

Cru'dad & I have come to the same conclusion.
The Obverse Legend seems to suggest a SILVER Siliqua of Honorius, because the reverse doesn't have a bronze version. DN HONOR[]

The easiest way to test this is to fold over a piece of baking tin foil, spit in it, & rub between your finger & thumb. Rubbing each survive, should bring it up nice, if its silver.

We gave it a bit more of a rub with the tin foil tonight… def silver… we could smell the sulphur …. Also when we went back the next day we found that bit of silver … so gave it the tin foil rub, it is also def silver, weighs 5g ….Given the big bits of lead we found in the same area… we wondering if the two are connected🤔 xx

 

[WannaDig3687]

Very nice, my lady. Very nice indeed! Congrats!