NHER 14674 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin, medieval pottery sherd
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Summary
In 1979 a worn Roman sestertius coin of the emperor Lucius Verus, minted between 161 and 169, was recovered from this area. Previously, in 1977, part of the rim of a medieval Grimston Ware jug was also recovered in this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF63SE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SNETTISHAM, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
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Full Description
Brought to KLM 3 March 1979.
Sestertius of Lucius Verus 161-9.
Surface find. Very worn. Obverse reads: fairly clear with faint VERVS. Reverse is illegible.
Compiled by E. M. James (KLM).
1977. Same approximate location - garden of a new house in Lodge Park.
Part of rim of medieval Grimston Ware jug, green glazed.
Also part of thumb-pressed handle.
In KLM, donor unknown. [1]
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- POT (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 17 2023 11:32AM