Find Spot record MDO18216 - Roman coin from the Poundbury Estate, Dorchester
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Summary
A mid third century Roman coin found on the Poundbury estate in 1955.
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Full Description
A Roman coin, an Antoninianus of Salonina, found by T Ballett in 1955 somewhere on the Poundbury Estate. Farrar number 5 (1958) described as M. & S., no. 57. obverse: SALONINA AUG, dr. bust r; Reverse: FECUNDITAS AUG, Fecundity stannding 1., patera and child. (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.
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. 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 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 2:39PM
