Find Spot record MCC1208 - Roman coin, 1 Mercers Way, Colchester

Summary

Roman, coin of Antoninus Pius, 1 Mercers Way.

Location

Grid reference TL 99409 25985 (point)
Map sheet TL92NE
County ESSEX
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Full Description

Roman Silver coin called Denarius, issued during the reign of Antoninus Pius AD138-161, legend says ANTONINUS AUG TRP XXIII, on the reverse is the figure of SALUS the personification of Health, Safety & Welfare, feeding a snake which is coiled around an altar. Found in the garden of 1 Mercers Way.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Colchester Museums. Object Identification Forms (Colchester Museum). 0855.

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Record last edited

Oct 12 2016 12:50PM

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