Find Spot record 2050 - Unnamed findspot from Kelsall
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Summary
Roman coin. Republican denarius, moneyer Marius Cordius Rufus at Rome c.46 BC. Heads of the Dioscuri right, each surmounted by a star. Venus Verticordia standing left with scales and vertical sceptre. Cupid behind her. Weight 3.17gm.
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Full Description
Roman coin. Republocan denarius, moneyer Marius Cordius Rufus at Rome c.46 BC. Obv:- (RUFUS III VIR) heads of the Dioscuri right, each surmounted by a star. Rev:-(MV CORDI(US) Venus Verticordia standing left with scales and vertical sceptre. Cupid behind her. See Sydenham - Coinage of the Roman Republic as no.976 p.162, weight 3.17gm. Found and reported by Michael Winsor, Ashton (1).
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, 10/94 LLoyd Morgan G 1984 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH565 Journal/Periodical: County Historic Environment Record. 1973-1985. Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin. 1-10. 10/94 LLoyd Morgan G 1984.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 52 68 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ56NW |
| Civil Parish | KELSALL, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | KELSALL, TARVIN, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 10 2023 12:43PM