Find Spot record MDO18214 - Roman coin from the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester

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A worn fourth century Roman coin was found at the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester in about 1946.

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A well worn Roman Coin of Valens was found c. 1946 by W.A. Hamilton at the Gas Works, Icen Way, Dorchester. Farrar number 4 (1958) described as made from copper alloy, 18mm diam. Obverse: DN VALENS PF AUG, Diad. Bust dr. r; Reverse: GLORIA ROMANORUVM, Emp. Dragging captive; Mint: P CON.

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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 69560 90592 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Nov 21 2013 12:59PM

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