NHER 9363 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin hoard

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Summary

During the 1920s a hoard of Roman coins was found 'outside Norwich'. Coins from it were probably recovered on two occasions. Although the exact location of its discovery is uncertain, it probably came from Cringleford.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TG10NE
Civil Parish CRINGLEFORD, SOUTH NORFOLK, NORFOLK

1927. From just 'outside Norwich' (probably Cringleford - R. R. Clarke (NCM)).
A hoard of one denarius and fifteen antoniniani examined by H. Mattingley (British Museum).
Consisted of: Elagabalus (one), Gordian III (five), Philip I (three), Trebon Gallus (one), Valerian (one), Gallienus (one) and Postumus (four).

About 1924-5. Found when laying gas main along Intwood Road.
Denarius of Caracalla as Augustus, about AD 198. More coins found at same time, probably same discovery as hoard recorded under 1927.
Press cutting (S1) in file.
R. R. Clarke (NCM).

  • --- Record Card: Clarke, R. R. and NCM Staff. 1933-1973. Norwich Castle Museum Record Card - Roman. Cringleford [2].
  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • --- Record Card: Ordnance Survey Staff. 1933-1979?. Ordnance Survey Record Cards. TG 10 NE 22.
  • --- Secondary File: Secondary File.
  • <S1> Newspaper Article: Eastern Evening News. 1929. Norfolk finds. 7 December.
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
  • COIN HOARD (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

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Record last edited

Jun 1 2016 10:03AM

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