Find Spot record 8030/40 - Roman Coin, North End of Queen Street
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Summary
An aureus of Domitian was found at the north end of Queen Street in 1913. An aureus was a gold coin from the later Republic, valued at 25 silver denarii. The coin is on display in the Newstead Gallery at the Grosvenor Museum.
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Full Description
An aureus of Domitian was found at the north end of Queen Street in 1913. An aureus was a gold coin from the later Republic, valued at 25 silver denarii. The coin is on display in the Newstead Gallery at the Grosvenor Museum (1, 2).
<1> Lloyd-Morgan G., 1986, Records of ‘aurei’ from Chester, Lloyd Morgan G 1985 68/71-77 (Article in Journal). SCH5944.
<2> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, 1/172 Petch D F 1987 (Book). SCH3556.
Sources/Archives (2)
- <1> SCH5944 Article in Journal: Lloyd-Morgan G.. 1986. Records of ‘aurei’ from Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 68. Lloyd Morgan G 1985 68/71-77.
- <2> SCH3556 Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. 1/172 Petch D F 1987.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 408 666 (point) Possible Position |
|---|---|
| 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
Oct 25 2023 12:16PM