Find Spot record MDO516 - Roman coin, Broadmayne
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Full Description
The published note describes this find as: 'A small bronze coin of Constantius II of 324-30, identified by Mr. Dalton , was found in the garden top-soil of a cottage next door but one to the Post Office in Broadmayne high street, by Mr. J. B. Clifton. Obverse, CONSTANTIVS AVG, diademed bust, draped, right ; reverse PROVIDENTIA AVGG, city gate with 2 turrets and star above.' <1>
The identification of the emperor was subsequently corrected to Constantine I (324-30). <2>
<1> Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society, 1956, Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955, 152 (Serial). SDO55.
<2> Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England), 1970, An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1, 594 (Monograph). SDO148.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 454081 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SDO55 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1955. 77. 152.
- <2> SDO148 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 1. Volume Two (South East) Part I. 594.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 454081.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 730 865 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY78NW |
| Civil Parish | Broadmayne; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 017 035
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 78 NW 43
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 454081
Record last edited
Nov 22 2023 4:57PM
