Find Spot record 182 - Roman coins
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Summary
A small hoard comprising a silver denarius of Faustina II (AD 176), two unidentified Roman bronze coins and a bronze dolphin-type booch datable to 1st to 2nd century AD. Faustina II was the wife of the Roman Emperor, Marcus Aurelius (AD 161 - 180).
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Full Description
<1> County Historic Environment Record, 1973-1985, Cheshire Archaeological Bulletin, Vol.7 p.66 Williams S R 1981 (Journal/Periodical). SCH565.
A denarius of Faustina Augusta Junior minted in AD 176 in Rome. Found with two other unidentified Roman bronze coins and a bronze dolphin-type fibula datable to the 1st or 2nd century AD.
<2> Mattingly, H & Sydenham, E A, 1930, Roman Imperial Coinage, Volume III, No.728 p.272 (Book). SCH7211.
Denarii identified to type.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 70 49 (point) Approximate Position |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ74NW |
| Civil Parish | WYBUNBURY, CREWE AND NANTWICH, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | HOUGH, WYBUNBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 22 2022 6:26PM