Find Spot record MDO19145 - Roman Coin from an Allotment Garden SW of the Wareham Road, Dorchester

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Summary

A copper alloy Sestertius of Gallienus (AD260-8) was found in an allotment garden.

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Full Description

Mrs E Trim found a copper alloy Sestertius of Gallienus dating from AD 260-8 (RIC 180),reverse with antelope left, in an allotment garden south-west of the Wareham Road, presumably during or before 1979. (1)


<1> Keen, L, 1979, 'Dorset Archaeology in 1979' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 135 (Article in serial). SDO9647.

<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454112 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1430839 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Article in serial: Keen, L. 1979. 'Dorset Archaeology in 1979' Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 101. 135.
  • <2> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454112.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 1430839.

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Location

Grid reference SY 703 898 (point)
Map sheet SY78NW
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 69 SE 357
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 58
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1430839
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454112

Record last edited

Feb 15 2024 2:10PM

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