Find Spot record MDO6566 - Portland Bill: coin of Marcus Aurelius
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Summary
A sestertius of Marcus Aurelius was found at Portland Bill, near the Coastguard cottages.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A sestertius of Marcus Aurelius was found near the Coastguard cottages at SY67836874. The site is exposed, and there are no visible signs of ancient occupation. The coin may simply have been a casual loss. (1)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 605.
- --- SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 112.
- --- SWX7816 Article in serial: Farrar, R A H. 1962. A Roman Coin from Portland Bill.. Vol 84. p112.
- <1> SWX8285 Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.
Finds (2)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67830 68740 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 114
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 4
Record last edited
Dec 12 2018 5:39PM