Find Spot record 15670 - Roman Bronze Coin from Malpas Area
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Summary
A bronze Roman coin (nummus) of the emperor Elagabalus, minted in Antioch, and dating from between AD 218 to 222.
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Full Description
<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL97 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
A bronze Roman coin (nummus) of the emperor Elagabalus, minted in Antioch. Obverse description: laureate head right. Obverse inscription: AVTKAI M'delta'Y(?)V [------. Reverse description: Tyche seated left on rock; river god swimming below; above ram. 'crescent' 'epsilon' to left and right. Reverse inscription: ANTIOCHANMNT [----- S C. Dates from AD 218 to 222.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL97 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 49 46 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ44NE |
| Civil Parish | MALPAS, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MALPAS, MALPAS, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Feb 27 2025 10:07AM