Find Spot record MDO19147 - Roman coin from Bridport Road, Dorchester
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Full Description
A Roman coin was found by an employee of Messrs. Jeavon's at Bridport Road, Dorchester from a gas main opposite the barracks in 1955. Farrar Number 3 (1954), described as a well worn Sestertius of Trajan datable to AD 112-7 (M. & S. nos.636-8).
Obverse Inscription: [IMP CAES] NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GER DAC [PM TRP COS VI PP]
Obverse Description: Laur. bust r.
Reverse Inscription: [SPQR OPTIMO] PRINCIPI
Reverse Description: woman reclining left holding wheel and branch; in exergue VIA TRAIANA - S C
Mint Mark:
<1> Farrar R A H, 1954, Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 & 1954. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 88 (Article in serial). SDO9753.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SDO9753 Article in serial: Farrar R A H. 1954. Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 & 1954. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 76. 88.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 68748 90627 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2008 4:11AM
