NHER 17420 (Find Spot record) - Roman coins and medieval key
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Summary
Metal detecting in a garden in this area during 1980-81 recovered a Roman disc brooch as well as a selection of Roman coins including examples minted during the reigns of Hadrian, Marcus Aurelius and Septimus Severus. A medieval copper alloy key was retrieved at the same time.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWAFFHAM, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1980-1. Found in garden with metal detector.
2nd-3rd century disc brooch, (S1).
As of Hadrian (RIC II 5.77a). AD 118.
Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius as Caesar. AD 146-161.
Sestertius of Septimus Severus, reverse illegible. AD 193-211.
14th-15th century bronze key.
Identifications by A. Gregory (NAU) 20 June 1981.
W. Milligan (NCM) 25 June 1981.
Associated Sources (3)
Site and Feature Types and Periods (2)
Object Types (2)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
- KEY (LOCKING) (Medieval - 1066 AD to 1539 AD)
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Record last edited
Oct 31 2016 8:51AM