Find Spot record 8088/47 - Roman coin from Grosvenor Hotel

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Summary

A first century gold coin of Vitellius (69 AD) was found during the construction of an extension to the rear of the Grosvenor Hotel

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A gold coin of Vitellius was found during building of an extension to the Grosvenor Hotel. Possibly on the site of a tribune's house (1).

Obv: A VITELLIVS IMP GERMANICVS, head laureate. Rev: CONSENSVS EXERCITVM, Mars advancing left holding spear and flag surmounted by an eagle (2).


<1> Harris, B.E. (ed), 1987, Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I, p148 (Book). SCH3556.

<2> Lloyd-Morgan G., 1986, Records of ‘aurei’ from Chester (Article in Journal). SCH5944.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> Book: Harris, B.E. (ed). 1987. Victoria County History - A History of the County of Chester: Volume I. p148.
  • <2> Article in Journal: Lloyd-Morgan G.. 1986. Records of ‘aurei’ from Chester. Journal of the Chester Archaeological and Historic Society. 68.

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Location

Grid reference SJ 407 663 (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 1:38PM