Find Spot record 8430/20 - Roman Coin, near Heronbridge, West of Eaton Road

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Summary

A probable coin of Hadrian (AD 117 - 138), probably a dupondius from the mint of Rome, was found by metal detector in 2008 near Heronbridge.

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Type and Period (1)

FINDSPOT (AD 2nd Century - 117 AD to 138 AD)

Full Description

A probable coin of Hadrian (AD 117 - 138), probably a dupondius from the mint of Rome, was found by metal detector in 2008 near Heronbridge (1). Its inscriptions are illegible, it has a probable radiate bust, right, and an unclear figure on the reverse.

<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import (Digital Archive). SCH5212.

<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database (Web Site). SCH5176.

Sources/Archives (2)

<1> SCH5212 Digital Archive: Portable Antiquities Scheme. Various. Portable Antiquities Data Import.
<2> SCH5176 Web Site: The British Museum. Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database. www.findsdatabase.org.uk.

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Event - Survey: Chance Finds from the City of Chester (Ref: N/A) (ECH4911)

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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

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Record last edited

Sep 24 2024 1:53PM