Find Spot record MDO29972 - Roman coin from Bridport Road Allotments, Dorchester

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Summary

A late third century Roman coin of Allectus was found in the Bridport Road Allotments in the 1920s.

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Full Description

A late third century coin of Allectus was found in the Bridport Road Allotments in the 1920s. Coin is described as a third brass with obverse: IMP C ALLECTUS P.F. AUG and reverse: PAX AUG C (Colchester mint). (1)


<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1932, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1931, 51 (Serial). SDO35.

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1932. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1931. 53. 51.

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Location

Grid reference SY 685 904 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 28 2013 1:42PM

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