Find Spot record MDO19171 - Roman coin from the Modern School Gardens, Dorchester
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Summary
A Roman coin was found by B Palmer at the Modern School gardens, Dorchester in 1953. Farrar Number 5 (1954), described as a commemorative AE of Constantius I datable to c. AD 306-7.
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Full Description
A Roman coin was found by B Palmer at the Modern School gardens, Dorchester in 1953. Farrar Number 5 (1954), described as a commemorative AE of Constantius I datable to c. AD 306-7.
Obverse Inscription: DIVO CONSTAN[TIO…]
Obverse Description: diad. Bust right
Reverse Inscription: illegible
Reverse Description: Eagle left with wings displayed
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 68088 89959 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY68NE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Aug 28 2008 4:05AM
