Find Spot record MDO7511 - Roman coin, Rollington Farm, Corfe Castle

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Roman coin, possibly a dupondius of Faustina II (AD161-175), found in a ploughed field.

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An indecipherable Roman bronze coin but possibly a dupondius of Faustina II (161-175 AD) was found at a depth of 3cm on Rollington Farm. <1>

Sources/Archives (3)

  • <1> Unpublished document: Samuel, M. 1978. Letter Romano British Research Group 24.10.78.
  • <2> Index: Papworth, M D J, Trust for Wessex Archaeology. 1983. Isle of Purbeck Survey. Form AM107.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 456861.

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Location

Grid reference SY 9704 8282 (point)
Map sheet SY98SE
Civil Parish Corfe Castle; Dorset
Unitary Authority Dorset

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  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 008 263
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 98 SE 55
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 456861

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Apr 22 2023 7:13AM

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