Find Spot record MDO29976 - Roman coin from Fordington, Dorchester

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A Roman denarius of Septimus Severus was found at Fordington, Dorchester. The precise findspot is not known.

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A Roman denarius of Septimus Severus was found at Fordington, possibly in the late nineteenth century. Obverse: SEVERVS. PIVS. AVG. BRIT. Laureate head to right. Reverse: VICTORIAE. BRIT. Victory seated on shields, to left; supporting a shield with right hand, the left holds a palm branch. (1)

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  • <1> Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1909. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club for 1909. 30. 64.

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Grid reference SY 698 905 (point)
Map sheet SY69SE
Civil Parish Dorchester; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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Record last edited

Nov 28 2013 4:06PM

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