Find Spot record 1935/0/1 - Roman find from Christleton

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Summary

Bronze coin of Constantine I as Augustus. Found whilst gardening in Christleton in 1958 and presented to the Grosvenor Museum.

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Full Description

Bronze coin of Constantine I as Augustus. Found whilst gardening in Christleton in 1958 & presented to the Grosvenor Museum in October 1958, by Mr T N Hollingsworth. Reverse legend is BEATA TRANQUILLITAS, altar inscribed VOTIS XX (mint mark illegible) (1) & (2).


<1> Chester Archaeological Society, Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society, Thompson F H 1959 46/80 (Journal/Periodical). SCH1595.

<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ46NW57/1959 (Index). SCH2487.

<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, /no.350 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.

<4> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/232 1987 (Book). SCH3556.

Sources/Archives (4)

  • <1> Journal/Periodical: Chester Archaeological Society. Journal of the Chester Archaeological Society. Thompson F H 1959 46/80.
  • <2> Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ46NW57/1959.
  • <3> Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. /no.350.
  • <4> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/232 1987.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 443 652 (point) 8 Figure Ref
Map sheet SJ46NW
Historic Township/Parish/County CHRISTLETON, CHRISTLETON, CHESHIRE
Civil Parish CHRISTLETON, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER

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Record last edited

Feb 18 2025 3:26PM