Find Spot record 2858 - Finds from Ness
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Summary
Roman bronze coins found in a field. One is a sestertius of Marcus Aurelius or Commodus and there is also a
Sestertius of Faustina II (AD161-176).
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Full Description
Sestertius of Marcus Aurelius or Commodus, illegible. Reverse, female (possibly Ceres or Annona) standing holding cornucopiae and extending right habd (holding object?). Found in SW corner of a field east of a housing estate in Ness.
Sestertius of Faustina II. Mint of Rome, undated AD 161-176. Found within a few metres of the above coin. Circular lead spindle whorl found with 20m of these coins. (1)
<1> Various, Written Communication to the HER, Rob Philpott 1997 (Written Communication). SCH3756.
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCH3756 Written Communication: Various. Written Communication to the HER. Rob Philpott 1997.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 30 76 (point) 6 Figure Ref |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ37NW |
| Civil Parish | NESTON, ELLESMERE PORT AND NESTON, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | LITTLE NESTON CUM HARGRAVE, NESTON, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Jan 8 2003 2:17PM