NHER 4614 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin from garden of blacksmith's shop
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Summary
A copper alloy Roman coin minted at Edessa in Mesopotamia was found in 1958. The coin depicts the bust of Severus Alexander and a seated goddess with a river god swimming at her feet.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TF80NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HOLME HALE, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1958. In garden of blacksmith's shop opposite Red Lion.
Bronze Roman coin (Greek AE) minted at Edessa Mesopotamia from Severus Alexander.
Obverse: Bust of Severus Alexander.
Reverse: City goddess seated: at foot, river god swimming.
Identified by The British Museum.
R.R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Holme Hale.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF2300 Serial: 1958. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. Vol 5. p 3.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Jun 30 2016 4:41PM