Find Spot record MDO18212 - Roman Coin from 5 St Helen's Road, Dorchester
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A Roman coin of Constantine was found by Mrs. Buckler in 1957 at 5 St.Helen's Road, Dorchester. Farrar number 11 (1958) described as a well worn copper alloy coin of the house of Constantine, 18mm in diam. Obverse: [CONSTANTI]NOPOLIS, Helm. Bust left; Reverse: Victory left. on prow of ship. (1)
<1> Farrar, R A H, 1957, Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 109 (Article in serial). SDO9825.
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1959, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957, 109 (Serial). SDO57.
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- <1> SDO57 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957. 79. 109.
- <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 68804 90526 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:27PM
