NHER 21161 (Find Spot record) - Roman coins

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Summary

In 1984 thirteen Roman coins were found in this area. These included coins of Lucius Verus or Marcus Aurelius, Victorinus and Theodosius as well as several illegible 4th century coins.

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Location

Map sheet TL88SE
Civil Parish THETFORD, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK

Map

July 1984. 'At Abbey Farm in forest by BMX track end of Abbey Farm Estate'.
Thirteen Roman coins:
As of Lucius Verus or Marcus Aurelius AD 160-181.
Antoninianus of Victorinus AD 268-270.
Antoninianus mid 3rd century.
House of Constantine GLORIA EXERCITVS (1 standard) AD 335-40.
House of Valentinian SECVRITAS REIPUVBLICAE AD 364-378.
Theodosius, SALVS REIPVBLICAE /AQP Aquiliea AD 388-395.
Seven others, illegible, probably all 4th century.
Information from member of the public [1] via Thetford Museum.
Identified by A. Gregory (NAU), 10 October 1984.
W. Milligan (NCM), 15 October 1984.

  • --- Record Card: NAU Staff. 1974-1988. Norfolk Archaeological Index Primary Record Card.
  • COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)

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Record last edited

Jan 25 2011 12:33PM

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