Find Spot record 2341/0/6 - Roman findspot in Mickle Trafford Parish
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Summary
Bronze sestertius of Marcus Aurelius. Victory standing front right, holding palm and placing shield inscribed VIC/PAR on tree. Rome, summer to December 166 AD. Diameter: 2.86-3.04 cm. Weight 17.83 gm.
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Bronze sestertius of Marcus Aurelius. Obv: ANTO)NINUS AUG(. Rev: )IMP IIII COS III SC. Victory standing front right, holding palm and placing shield inscribed VIC/PAR on tree. See RIC vol III no.929 p.287. Rome, summer to December 166 AD. Diameter: 2.86-3.04 cm. Weight 17.83 gm. Found and reported to the Grosvenor Museum in 1986 (1).
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, /903 (Index). SCH407.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH407 Index: Grosvenor Museum. Grosvenor Museum Accessions. /903.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 448 710 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SW |
| Civil Parish | MICKLE TRAFFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | MICKLE TRAFFORD, PLEMSTALL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 6:18PM