NHER 30990 (Find Spot record) - Roman coin
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Summary
In 1994 a metal detectorist discovered a Roman coin. It was minted during the reign of the emperor Postumus (259 to 268 AD) and it is very unusual to find this denomination (a sestertius) of Postumus in this country.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Location
| Map sheet | TL89NE |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MERTON, BRECKLAND, NORFOLK |
Map
Full Description
1994. Metal detecting.
Roman coin, sestertius of Postumus. A very unusual coin for England. See coin form in file.
D. Gurney (NLA), 7 October 1994.
Associated Sources (1)
- --- SNF8804 Secondary File: Secondary File.
Site and Feature Types and Periods (1)
Object Types (1)
- COIN (Roman - 43 AD to 409 AD)
Related NHER Records (0)
Record last edited
Feb 7 2011 9:48AM