The piece is in an FAIR, USED CONDITION- Coin Graphic Design Relief is present, yet obscured in detail to varied degrees on obverse & reverse. Planchet remains in a Poor State and has been utilised with regard to manufacture of Jewellery. Appropriate Signs of Wear evident due to handling. Coin is over 1500 years old - and has been obtained by means of excavation. Item is Second-Hand.
ITEM HAS BEEN SUBJECT TO HANDLING/ PERIOD CORRECT MODIFICATIONS & ENVIRONMENTAL/ ELEMENTAL EXPOSURE.
PIECE IS +/- 1500 YEARS OLD & HAS BEEN UTILISED AS ADORNMENT JEWELLERY AT SOME JUNCTURE IN TIME.
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ORIGIN : Roman Gaul ( Western Empire)
COMPOSITION : Billon Silver ( 10%-30 % Silver Content Alloyed w/ Base Metals)
YEAR: 300 - 400 AD ( Late 4th - Early 5th Century)
ISSUE: Unknown Emperor ( Possible Usurper)
TOTAL: 1 x Pcs
WEIGHT: 2.49 gram
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An EXCELLENT example of a Roman Gaul ' Barbarian Period' Billon Silver Coin w/ Termination. This piece appears to be in a Fair to preserved state , with partially obscured detailed Relief on obverse and reverse ( varying clarity). Planchet is present , yet remains in a poor condition. Evidence of handling/ age-related wear is visible on surface. This Coin , appears to have been issued during a tumultuous period in the history of the Western Roman Empire. This piece was obtained as a result of excavation , and has been exposed to varying elements for over a millennium.
The composition is Billon Silver , containing a blend of 10 % - 30 % Silver and remaining Base Metal Alloys. A low precious metal Content is indicative of the economic decline experienced in regions such as Gaul - due to political & social instability. The piece features a terminal/ hollow section applied for the manufacture of Jewellery- possibly Hunnic or Gothic in origin ( both groups being present in the Empire due to invasion).
The ideal addition to any Late Roman ' Barbarian Invasion ' Era Silver Coin collection or display- for the enthusiast seeking a unique period piece for their assortment.
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