NHER 2995 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin of emperor Trajan
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Summary
In 1959 a Roman sestertius coin minted during the reign of the emperor Trajan was recovered from this area. It depicts the assignment of the kingdoms in the East, and was minted around AD 116.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG01NW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | SWANTON MORLEY, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
June 1959.
Large brass Roman coin found Sestertius of Trajan. Obvers reads ...AVG GER DACPARTH.. Reverse depicts Assignment of kingdoms in East. Minted around AD 116.
Seen by R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Swanton Morley.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF87124 Serial: 1959. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1959. No. 6. p 5.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Jul 19 2016 2:53PM