NHER 14678 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin of emperor Commodus
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Summary
In 1979 a Roman sestertius coin of the emperor Commodus was recovered from a garden in this area.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1979? Found in garden (not marked on 6 inch Ordnance Survey map but located from conservation area plan). [1]
Sestertius of emperor Commodus. Worn. Obverse reads M.COMMODVS ANTON.AVG.PIVS.BRIT. Reverse is illegible, displays Italia on globe.
As Seaby 1542, ref C266 (S1), RIC 438 (S2), BMC 549 (S3).
Surface find.
Seen by KLM, 22 March 1979.
Compiled by E. M. James (KLM), 22 March 1979.
Associated Sources (4)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- <S1> SNF57130 Serial: Seaby, B. A.. Seaby Coin and Medal Bulletin. 1542, C266.
- <S2> SNF58086 Serial: Sutherland, C.H.V. & Carson, R.A.G.. 1984. Roman Imperial Coinage.. Volume 7. 438.
- <S3> SNF65922 Monograph: H A Grueber. 1910. British Museum Catalogue of Roman Coins.. 3 Volumes. 549.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Dec 10 2015 10:21AM