NHER 6379 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin
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Summary
In 1960 a Roman coin of Constantine II was found on the beach at Runton by two boys from Cromer.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | Not recorded |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | RUNTON, NORTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK |
Map
No mapped location recorded.
Full Description
1960. On beach (cliff according to (S1)).
Roman coin found by two Cromer boys.
Constantine II (317-340) 3AE of Constantius Rev PROVIDENTIA. Minted at T. R Camp gateway (Treves).
See newspaper report in file (S1).
Seen R. R. Clarke (NCM).
Associated Sources (5)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Runton.
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
- --- SNF87125 Serial: 1960. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries for 1960. No 7. p 5.
- <S1> SNF1074 Newspaper Article: Eastern Daily Press. 1960. Boys Find Roman Coin on Top of Runton Cliff. 19 April.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
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Record last edited
Aug 4 2016 3:04PM