Find Spot record MCC2998 - Two silver Roman coins, Area C1X, Garrison Urban Village, Colchester
Summary
Two unstratified silver Roman coins recorded by evaluation (Trench 4) in 2004.
Location
| Grid reference | TL 9964 2457 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TL92SE |
| County | ESSEX |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
Two silver Roman coins were found on the spoil heap from trench T4 - an antoninianus (Postumus, AD 259-268) and siliqua (Honorius, AD 393-423). The report suggests it is likely these derive from a disturbed or wholly dispersed hoard, deposited in the early 5th century.<1>
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SCC703 Evaluation Report: Orr, Kate (CAT). 2004. An archaeological evaluation by trial-trenching at Area C1X and Area C2X of the Garrison Urban Village, Colchester, Essex. CAT Report 271, pp.6 & 9.
Finds (2)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 4 2017 11:25AM