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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1994,0401,79.2
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Eugenius r.
(obverse)
Emperor holding standard, resting on shield.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Eugenius
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
392-394
Production place
Minted in:
Trier
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Hoxne (parish)
(Hoxne hoard)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Weight:
4.480 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
HXN 1 / The late Roman gold and silver coins from the Hoxne Treasure
(79.2)
RIC9 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 9: Valentinian I - Theodosius I
(104, p.33)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Eugenius
Acquisition name
Treasure Trove:
HM Treasury
Funder name
With contribution from:
Art Fund
(as NACF)
With contribution from:
National Heritage Memorial Fund
With contribution from:
British Museum Friends
(as British Museum Society)
Acquisition date
1994
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1994,0401,79.2