Find Spot record MDO18214 - Roman coin from the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester
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Summary
A worn fourth century Roman coin was found at the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester in about 1946.
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A well worn Roman Coin of Valens was found c. 1946 by W.A. Hamilton at the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester. Farrar number 4 (1958) described as made from copper alloy, 18mm diam. Obverse: DN VALENS PF AUG, Diad. Bust dr. r; Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORUVM, Emp. Dragging captive; Mint: P CON.
<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 69560 90592 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
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Record last edited
Aug 22 2024 7:28PM
