Find Spot record MDO1759 - Roman coin hoard from Middle Farm, Nether Compton
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Summary
A coin hoard of approximately 22,500 copper alloy coins of the House of Constantine found in a pot, which partly disintegrated on lifting.
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Full Description
The published note describes the find as follows: 'While metal-detecting at Middle Farm, Nether Compton in February 1989, Mr Michael Pittard discovered a coin hoard. The hoard consists, by estimation, one and a quarter cwt, of some 22,500 copper alloy coins, apparently all of the house of Constantine. The coins had been buried in a large double-handled pottery vessel, which disintegrated on lifting. The hoard is presently in the Dorset County Museum, awaiting more detailed study.' <1>
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Location
| Grid reference | ST 6031 1717 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | ST61NW |
| Civil Parish | Nether Compton; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 1 079 021
Record last edited
Apr 6 2016 5:16PM