NHER 68738 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin hoard

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Summary

Metal-detecting in 2014/2015 recovered a dispersed Roman hoard of 14 coins. The nature and condition of the coins suggests it was probably lost or deposited around the mid 2nd century.

Protected Status/Designation

None recorded

Full Description

May 2014-April 2015. Metal-detecting. [1].
Found scattered "...over small area" [2]:
Roman coin hoard comprising 14 aes issues of the 1st and 2nd century. Date and wear patterns are consistent with a dispersed hoard. The two latest coins show minimal wear and suggest the hoard was lost or deposited in the 150s or 160s.
Information from PAS import.
This coin hoard was returned to the finder after being disclaimed as Treasure (Ref: 2015 T857).
Previously recorded under NHER 1557.
P. Watkins (HES), 11 December 2024.

Associated Sources (0)

Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)

FINDSPOT (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

Object Types (2)

COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
COIN HOARD (Roman - 150 AD to 170 AD)

Related NHER Records (0)

Record last edited

Dec 11 2024 1:14PM