Find Spot record MDO18219 - Roman coin from St George's Road, Fordington
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Summary
A fourth century Roman coin found at St George's Road, Fordington in 1957.
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Full Description
A Roman coin of Constantine II as Caesar was found by D. Rose in 1957 at St. George's Road, Fordington. Farrar number 8 (1958) described as a copper alloy coin 18mm in diam. Obverse: CONSTANTINVS IVN NOB C, laur. Bust cuir. 1., holding globe surmounted by Victory. Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS, Altar incr. VOTIS XX surmounted by globe and 3 stars. Mint: PTR. (1)
The location description for this find is very vague, St. George's Road being very long, the mapped location is close to the Fordington end of St.George's Road, in the middle of the street (although it is likely to have been found in a back garden). However, it is possible that the coin came from near the eastern end of St.George's road where it passes to the north of the Came View Estate where Roman burials have been found. [John Davey, 11/8/2006]
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. 109.
- <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. 109.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 700 903 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY79SW |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Nov 26 2013 2:46PM