NHER 8686 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin
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Summary
Two Roman copper alloy coins were found here east of the railway in 1955.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TG51SW |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT YARMOUTH, GREAT YARMOUTH, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1955. On North Denes, east of railway. 457m (500 yards) northeast of 'Cross'.
1. Antoninianus of Postumus AD 258 to 167 Obverse: IMP...TUMUS PF AVG R/ PAX AVG..
2. AE Antoninianus of Victorinus. Obverse: IMP C VICTORINVS PF AVG R/ SALUS AVG
?Strays from Caister on Sea?
R. R. Clarke (NCM), 1955.
Not likely.
C. Green (NCM).
Associated Sources (3)
- --- SNF87260 Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Yarmouth (Great).
- --- SNF57722 Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
- --- SNF86166 Serial: 1955. Council for British Archaeology Group 7 Bulletin of Archaeological Discoveries. No 2. p 7.
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 16 2016 10:29AM