Find Spot record MDO18220 - Roman coins found between Prince of Wales Road, King's Road and Athelstan Road, Dorchester
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Summary
Four fourth century Roman coins were found in the triangle between the Prince of Wales Road, King's Road and Athelstan Road, Dorchester.
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Full Description
Four fourth century Roman coins were found by W. H. Baskett in the triangle between Prince of Wales Road, King's Road and Athelstan Road, Dorchester, possibly in the 1950s.
The coins were:
1. AE 3, Constantine I. Reverse: 2 winged victories facing. Mint: PLG.
2. AE 3, Constantine II. Reverse: Gloria Exercitus. Mint: TRS.
3. AE 3, Constantine family. Reverse: BEATA TRANQVILLITAS. Mint: PLON (?).
4. AE 3, House of Constantine. Constantinopolis. Mint TRP.
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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 6988 9017 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY69SE |
| Civil Parish | Dorchester; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Record last edited
Dec 12 2018 5:42PM