Find Spot record MDO18213 - Roman coin from allotments near Poundbury
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Summary
A fourth century Roman coin was found at allotments near Poundbury, Dorchester in 1957.
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Full Description
A Roman coin was found by V. Adams in 1957 at allotments near Poundbury, Dorchester. Farrar number 10 (1958) described as a copper alloy coin of Constantius II as Caesar, 17mm in diam. Obverse: FL IUL [CON]STANTIUS NOB C, laur. Bust ciur. R; Reverse: [GLO]RIA EXERCITUS, 2 standards between 2 soldiers; Mint: illegible.
Farrar, R A H, 1957, Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 109 (Article in serial). SDO9825.
Sources/Archives (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. 109.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 681 906 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2013 3:27PM
