Find Spot record 2002/0/2 - Roman finds from Bridge Trafford Parish
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Summary
Roman coin and brooch found in this parish. The coin is a sestertius of Marcus Aurelius (AD161 - 180) dating to sometime after AD 163. The bow brooch is in good condition and the pin and loop remain.
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Full Description
Coin: Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius, condition, about Fine Obverse: -IVSARM- i.e., post AD 163 ("Armeniacus"). Reverse: Victory with shield on stand, no legend visible. Fibula: Complete fibula; Collingwood type R(ii). The bow of the brooch has been bent and distorted (?) in antiquity: The pin and suspension loop are complete and undamaged (1) (2).
<1> Collingwood and Richmond, 1969, The Archaeology of Roman Britain, /Fig104 No4 (Graphic Material). SCH3034.
<2> Grosvenor Museum, Grosvenor Museum Accessions, 1991 (Index). SCH407.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 446 714 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ47SW |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | BRIDGE TRAFFORD, PLEMSTALL, CHESHIRE |
| Civil Parish | BRIDGE TRAFFORD, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 15 2025 6:19PM