Find Spot record 159 - Unnamed findspot in Congleton Parish
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Summary
A follis of Diocletian was found in a field 1959. A follis is a silver washed bronze coin issued around AD295 as part of Diocletian's coinage reform.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
<1> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ86SE3, Rigg J, 1964 (Index). SCH2487.
A follis of Diocletian was found in a field by Highcroft Avenue in 1959.
<2> Chester and North Wales Architectural Archaeological and Historic Society, 1857, Journal of the Chester and North Wales Architectural Archaeological and Historic Society, 1960, Vol 47, p.37 (Journal/Periodical). SCH8998.
Inscription - RX SACRA MONET AUGG ET CAESS NOSTR.
m.m 1/AQP Aquileia
In private possession.
<3> Longley D, 1977-1978, Longley Archive, No. 160 (Paper Archive). SCH2005.
Sources/Archives (3)
- <1> SCH2487 Index: Ordnance Survey. 1870-1982. Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card. SJ86SE3, Rigg J, 1964.
- <2> SCH8998 Journal/Periodical: Chester and North Wales Architectural Archaeological and Historic Society. 1857. Journal of the Chester and North Wales Architectural Archaeological and Historic Society. I. 1960, Vol 47, p.37.
- <3> SCH2005 Paper Archive: Longley D. 1977-1978. Longley Archive. No. 160.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 868 626 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SE |
| Civil Parish | CONGLETON, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | CONGLETON, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Oct 28 2024 10:49AM