Find Spot record 445 - Roman Coin found in Back Irlam Street, Warrington
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Summary
In 1851 a third brass coin of Marius (269 AD) was found in Back Irlam Street. Warrington museum has a plaster cast of the reverse of this coin, but the original is missing.
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Full Description
In 1851 a third brass coin of Marius was found in Back Irlam STreet. The reverse has 'Victoria Aug' & Victory marching to the right (1). Warrington museum has a plaster cast of the reverse of this coin, but the original is missing (2). Warrington museum accession no. RA 1592 (3).
<1> Thompson Watkin W. T., 1880, Roman Lancashire, /244 1880 (Book). SCH2898.
<2> Ordnance Survey, 1870-1982, Ordnance Survey Archaeological Record Card, SJ68NW32/1960 (Index). SCH2487.
<3> Grealey S, 1976, The Archaeology of Warrington's Past, /80/no.27 (Book). SCH3046.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 610 882 (point) 8 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ68NW |
| Civil Parish | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | WARRINGTON, WARRINGTON, LANCASHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Feb 5 2024 3:09PM