Find Spot record MDO18208 - Roman Coins from Dorchester in Hogg Collection
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Five fourth century Roman coins "found in Dorchester" c. 1886 and are in the Hogg Collection of the Dorset County Museum.
1. AE (16mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Reverse: Victory left on prow. Mint: illegible.
2. AE (17mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CON[STANTINOP]OLIS. Mint: TRP.
3. AE, House of Constantine. Well worn. CONS[TANTINOPOLIS]. Mint: illegible.
4. AE (15mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CONSTANTINO[POLIS]. Mint: illegible.
5. AE, House of Constantine. Well worn. [CONST]ANTINOPO[LIS].
(1)
<1> Farrar, R A H, 1957, Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 110 (Article in serial). SDO9825.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1959, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957, 110 (Serial). SDO57.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO57 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957. 79. 110.
- <1> SDO9825 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1957. Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 79. 110.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69 90 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:27PM
