Find Spot record MCC1247 - Two 4th century Roman coins, 110 Butt Road, Colchester

Summary

Two 4th century coins, 110 Butt Road, recorded in 1978.

Location

Grid reference TL 99188 24575 (point)
Map sheet TL92SE
Non Parish Area COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX

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Type and Period (1)

Full Description

Small Roman bronze coin AE4 struck as a commemorative issue of the period AD 330-346. Helmeted bust of Constantinople on the Obverse, Victory on the reverse and mint mark showing that the coin was struck at the 1st workshop of the mint at Lyon. Also small bronze AE4 of the emperor Constans, struck during his reign before AD 346. Found in garden of 110 Butt Road.<1>

Sources/Archives (1)

  • <1> RECORD SHEET/FORM: Colchester Museums. Object Identification Forms (Colchester Museum). 2298.

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  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Jan 23 2017 1:56PM

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