Find Spot record 8042/15 - Roman coin of Valerian from the City Wall
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Summary
A coin of Valerian (AD 253-260) was found in repairs to the City Wall near the Infirmary on the old river bank.
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Full Description
A coin of Valerian was found during repairs tot he City Wall near the Infirmary on the old river bank. It is inscribed with IMP C P LIC VALERIANVS AVG and bears a head facing right on the obverse. The reverse is inscribed RESTITVT ORIENTIS with a goddess presenting a crown to the emperor (1)
<1> n/a, 1935, Miscellanea, p77 (Article in Journal). SCH5683.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p178 (Book). SCH3556.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 400 664 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ46NW |
| Civil Parish | CHESTER NON PARISH AREA, CHESTER, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CHESTER, CHESTER HOLY TRINITY, CHESHIRE |
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Record last edited
Jul 4 2024 1:37PM