Find Spot record MDO6573 - Roman coin from Portland Bill, Portland
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Summary
A Roman coin found during building works near Portland Bill was identified as a Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius. No other finds were recorded.
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Full Description
"Portland Bill; SY 67776878. Sestertius, worn, of Marcus Aurelius, (A.D.165-6). Found in building operations west of the Coastguard station at a depth of 4 1/2 ft., and lent for examination by Mr. R. H. Riggs. No other finds finds are recorded". <1>
The coin recorded above was found in a drainage trench at SY 67836874, not where stated. The site is exposed and there are no surface signs to suggest ancient occupation. The coin was probably a casual loss. <2>
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SDO54 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1956. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1954. 76. 97.
- <2> SDO62 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1963. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1962. 84. 112.
- <3> SDO17434 Unpublished document: Royal Commission on Historic Monuments. Externally held archive: RCH01/093 RCHME Inventory: Dorset II (South-East).
- <4> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 451547.
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Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 6777 6878 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 120
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 4
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451547
Record last edited
Jun 1 2023 10:07AM