Just one of those days?

[Doug]

Unable to park outside the village school so went down the farm and parked there.

This meant I went into the field through another gate, first signal.........!

Roman coin ID provided by a friend.

"VALENS. 364-378 AD.
Siliqua. DN VALEN-S PF AVG,
Treveri (Trier) Mint. Struck 24 August 367-17
November 375 AD. Pearl-diademed, draped, and
cuirassed bust right / VRBS ROMA Roma seated left on
throne, holding Victory and spear; mint mark TRPS•. RIC IX
27."

 

[Tom_in_CA]

Ssshheesshh, hunting in Europe must be a blast !

 

[aj0421]

That is awesome! What are the laws over there in England? Can you keep the coins or do you have to turn them in?

 

[SeabeeRon]

Sometimes things work out like they are supposed to!

Appears that coin was dropped not long after it was minted!,

 

[markinmichigan]

You guys on the other side of the pond have WAY more opportunities' to find find significant "old" finds. Crazy old and a big congrats. WOW.

Mark in Michigan

 

[cellrdwellr]

Wow absolutely stunning find Doug, congrats!

 

[LovestheShiny!]

That is sure one BEAUTIFUL coin!!!

 

[metaladdict]

Wow! Very good condition coin!

 

[Doug]

You guys on the other side of the pond have WAY more opportunities' to find find significant "old" finds. Crazy old and a big congrats. WOW.

Mark in Michigan

Thank you all for your kind comments.

Yes I can keep the coin although I'm sure the landowner will want to donate the coin to the museum for research purposes.

 

[too_pointer]

My goodness, what a beautiful coin, Congrats !!!
too_

 

[The Rebel]

Beautiful coin Doug. Amazing condition for something 1,648 years old!

 

[GroundSweeper]

Great story and coin!

 

[Pete e]

Stunning Find Doug, and one very much on my bucket list!

 

[Doug Down]

From one Doug to another, that's one sharp siliqua! Well found! A rare coin of course, even for over here. The earlier Denarii's turn up far more 'frequently' so a late Roman silver is a real red letter day. Hope you pick up some more!

 

[longbow62]

That's not old, it's ancient! Congrats on the outstanding find.

 

[jimther]

That's not old, it's ancient! Congrats on the outstanding find.

What a beauty, Doug! Thanks for sharing.
Nice photos too

 

[diggin4clad]

Fabulous find.....that coin has amazing detail considering how crude the methods and tools were back then.

 

[goldendreams]

That is awesome! What are the laws over there in England? Can you keep the coins or do you have to turn them in?

As long as you remember the one phrase ,you can keep em!
"I didn't find anything"

 

[GTimberMT]

I know this is an older post, but WOW....... That's amazing.