NHER 17491 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin

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Summary

Sometime prior to 1981 a Roman coin of Quintillus (AD 270) was found in the Wisbech area. It is possible that this coin was discovered in Walsoken.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet Not recorded
Civil Parish WALSOKEN, WEST NORFOLK, NORFOLK

Map

No mapped location recorded.

Pre July 1981. 'Found somewhere in Wisbech area, perhaps in Norfolk'.
Antoninianus, bronze, of Quintillus (AD 270).
Radiate head facing right (?IMP QV) INTILLVS A(VG). Reverse: different to those quoted in Seaby's.
Figure of indeterminate sex standing left with spear? in right hand. Inscription illegible but has five letters. First may be T and last two NI. Apparent 6th letter more likely a dot by a mark on coin. Roman figure XI appears to right of figure's left shoulder.
E. James (KLM) 13 July 1981.

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

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Record last edited

Aug 1 2007 10:44AM

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