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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  • <1> Article in Journal: n/a. 1935. Miscellanea. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. Volume 31, Part 1. p77.
  • <2> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p178.

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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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Jul 4 2024 1:37PM