Find Spot record MDO29975 - Roman coins found near Dorchester South Station

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Summary

Two coins, one first century and one third century, were found near Dorchester South Station in the nineteenth century.

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Two Roman coins were found near Dorchester South Station in the late nineteenth or early twentieth century.
1. Third Brass of Constantine II. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS. IVN. N.C. Radiate bust to left with cuirass. Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. In ex : PLON. In field P.A. Altar inscribed VOTIS. XX ; above are a globe and three stars. (AD 320-24).

2. First Brass of Titus showing Domitilla joining the hands of Vespasian and Titus. (1)


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1909, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1909, 71-2 (Serial). SDO20.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1909. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1909. 30. 71-2.

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Location

Grid reference SY 691 900 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 28 2013 3:51PM

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