NHER 21635 (Find Spot record) - Byzantine coin from 150 Gypsy Lane, Earlham
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Summary
In 1985 forty Byzantine coins minted by Justinian I were found at this property. It is possible that these were brought back from the Middle East by a soldier of a Norfolk Regiment in World War One.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG10NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | EARLHAM, NORWICH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1985. Back garden of 150 Gipsy Lane. Found while digging.
Forty Nummia of Justinian I issued 538-9. Obverse: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG bust full face. Reverse: ANNO XII mint NIK. Genuine? - file marks on edge.
Possibly brought back from Middle East by soldier of Norfolk Regiment in World War One.
Identified by E. B. Green (NCM) 25 July 1985.
E. B. Green (NCM) 25 July 1985.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Early Saxon - 411 AD to 650 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Mar 21 2007 9:40AM