Find Spot record MDO18212 - Roman Coin from 5 St Helen's Road, Dorchester

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A fourth century Roman coin was found at 5 St Helen's Road, Dorchester in 1957.

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A Roman coin of Constantine was found by Mrs. Buckler in 1957 at 5 St.Helen's Road, Dorchester. Farrar number 11 (1958) described as a well worn copper alloy coin of the house of Constantine, 18mm in diam. Obverse: [CONSTANTI]NOPOLIS, Helm. Bust left; Reverse: Victory left. on prow of ship. (1)

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1959. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1957. 79. 109.
  • <1> Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1957. Roman Coins Found in Dorchester. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 79. 109.

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Grid reference SY 68804 90526 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Dec 12 2018 5:42PM

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