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A late second century bronze Roman coin was found in the grounds of Dorchester Prison in the earlier twentieth century.

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A Roman coin was found in the grounds of Dorchester Prison and presented to Dorset County Museum by the Governor, Mr E P Brown in 1925. It was identified as a "1st Brass Coin of the Roman Emperor Julianus (AD 193)". (1)


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1925, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1924-1925, lxix (Serial). SDO30.

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1925. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1924-1925. 46. lxix.

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Grid reference SY 691 909 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Aug 22 2024 7:39PM

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