Find Spot record MCC39 - Roman coin, Dupondius of Hadrian ?, Hythe Lock, Colchester
Summary
Roman, Dupondius of Hadrian?, found at Hythe Lock, recorded in 1847.
Location
| Grid reference | TM 01532 24513 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM02SW |
| 1848 Parish | ST LEONARD |
| Non Parish Area | COLCHESTER, COLCHESTER, ESSEX |
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Full Description
A 2b (second brass) of Trajan, Britannia on the reverse found at Hythe Lock and brought by Mr. Samuel S. Brown to William Wire on 25th October 1847, for examination.<1> As no coins of Trajan are known to have Britannia on the reverse, it seems more likely that this was a dupondius of Hadrian minted between AD 119 and AD 138. Wire may have mistaken the name, Traianvs, as being that of Trajan.<2> The exact position of Hythe lock is unknown.
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Record last edited
Oct 20 2016 8:35AM