Find Spot record MDO18208 - Roman Coins from Dorchester in Hogg Collection
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Summary
Five fourth century Roman coins are recorded 'from Dorchester' in the Hogg Collection in the Dorset County Museum. The precise findspot is not known.
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Full Description
Five fourth century Roman coins "found in Dorchester" c. 1886 and are in the Hogg Collection of the Dorset County Museum.
1. AE (16mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CONSTANTINOPOLIS. Reverse: Victory left on prow. Mint: illegible.
2. AE (17mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CON[STANTINOP]OLIS. Mint: TRP.
3. AE, House of Constantine. Well worn. CONS[TANTINOPOLIS]. Mint: illegible.
4. AE (15mm), House of Constantine. Worn. CONSTANTINO[POLIS]. Mint: illegible.
5. AE, House of Constantine. Well worn. [CONST]ANTINOPO[LIS].
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Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SDO57 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957. 79. 110.
- <1> SDO9825 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1957. Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 79. 110.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 69 90 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2013 4:02PM
