Find Spot record 8430/4 - Roman Coin, Woods near Heronbridge
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Summary
A sestertius from the rule of Hadrian (AD 117 - 138). The obverse has a bust of Hadrian, and the reverse has Jupiter seated. It was found in a wood near Heronbridge.
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Sestertius of Hadrian. Obv: IMP CAE(SAR) TRAIANUS HADRIANUS AUG. Right laureate bust. Rev: PONT MAX (T) R POT COSI ( ) SC. Jupiter seated. See RIC vol 2 no.561 p.410. Mint of Rome. 119-121/2. Found in woods near Heronbridge and reported to the Grosvenor Museum (1).
<1> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, II/764 (Index). SCH407.
<2> multiple authors, 1980/81, Stray Finds, p64 (Article in Journal). SCH5807.
<3> Various, 1927, Roman Imperial Coinage, vol 2 no.561 p.410 (Book). SCH6904.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 40 64 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46SW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESTER ST MARY ON THE HILL, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Sep 24 2024 1:56PM