Find Spot record MCC1200 - Roman coin of Hadrian Augustus, 173 Butt Road, Colchester
Summary
Roman coin of Hadrian Augustus, 173 Butt Road, found during WWII.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 98834 24194 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Roman coin of Hadrian Augustus AD134-138. Found in back garden of 173 Butt Road by UASF Officer during WWII. Coin unusual as no parallel could be found 'The reverse side is odd as there is no lettering that I can see. The obverse side is perfectly acceptable. Around the head of the Emperor is the legend : HADRIAN AVE COS III PP.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC199 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Colchester Museums. Object Identification Forms (Colchester Museum). 1423.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Oct 12 2016 12:27PM