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A fourth century Roman bronze coin of Constantine I was found in HM Prison, Dorchester in 1953.

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A Roman coin was found by Mr. Lamb at HM Prison, Dorchester in 1953. This was described as an AE of Constantine I (AD308-324). Obverse: IMP CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG (Helm. bust cuir. r.) Reverse: VICTORIAE LAETAE PRINC [PERP] (2 victories holding shield inscribed VOT P XX). Mint Mark: PLN (London). (1)

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  • <1> Article in serial: Farrar R A H. 1954. Archaeological Fieldwork in Dorset in 1953 & 1954. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 76. 88.

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Grid reference SY 692 908 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Dec 4 2013 3:00PM

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