NHER 17458 (Find Spot record) - Roman coins, from Bluebell Wood

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Summary

At some point around 1978 a selection of copper alloy and silver Roman coins were recovered from the wood here. Examples minted by Gordian III, Constantine I and Gratian were identified.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG10NE
Civil Parish NORWICH, NORWICH, NORFOLK

Map

Around 1978. In Bluebell Wood.
Silver 3rd century Roman coin.
Two bronze 4th century coins.
A. J. Walker (NCM) from NCM map 7 April 1981.

Further details.
1. Silver antoninianus of Gordian III, AD 243-4. RIC IV part iii 148. Reverse PROVIDAVG.
2. Bronze Constantine I, GLORIA EXERCITVS (one standard). Mint illegible, AD 335-47.
3. Coin of Gratian, AD 367-83, reverse illegible.
Identified by A. Gregory (NAU) 16 August 1980.
S. Margeson (NCM) July 1981.

Originally recorded in the parish of Eaton, now part of Norwich.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 25 2007 3:51PM

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