Find Spot record MWX580 - Roman coin hoard near East Holme village
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Summary
Findspot of a Roman coin hoard uncovered by a metal detector in 1988 SW of East Holme village. It consisted of 151 post-reform tetrarchic folles minted between c. AD 295 and 310. 37% came from the London mint, 31% from Trier and 18% from Lyon; the Central mints produced 12% and the Eastern less then 1%. The hoard was probably deposited c. AD 308/9.
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Full Description
Findspot of a Roman coin hoard uncovered by a metal detector in 1988 SW of East Holme village. It consisted of 151 post-reform tetrarchic folles minted between c. AD 295 and 310. 37% came from the London mint, 31% from Trier and 18% from Lyon; the Central mints produced 12% and the Eastern less then 1%. The hoard was probably deposited c. AD 308/9. <1>
<1> The Chalfont hoard and other Roman coin hoards, p217-25 (Monograph). SWX2595.
<2> National Record of the Historic Environment, 1302872 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 98000 85000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY98NE |
| Civil Parish | Corfe Castle; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 400
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 88 NE 51
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 1302872
Record last edited
Sep 15 2023 11:23AM
