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HER Number:MDV10670
Name:Roman Coin from Marpool Hill Area, Exmouth

Summary

Denarius of the Emperor Hadrian, AD117-138, found in the Marpool Hill area.

Location

Grid Reference:SY 005 814
Map Sheet:SY08SW
Admin AreaDevon
Civil ParishExmouth
DistrictEast Devon
Ecclesiastical ParishWITHYCOMBE RALEIGH

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • Old DCC SMR Ref: SY08SW/40

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (II - 117 AD to 138 AD (Between))

Full description

Timms, S. C., 1976, The Devon Urban Survey, 1976. First Draft, 112 (Report - Survey). SDV341346.


Unknown, Unknown, Coin (Worksheet). SDV349684.

Denarius of the Emperor Hadrian with laureate, AD117-138, found in the Marpool Hill area at least 20 years ago [ie circa 1960]. Details of finder and exact location unknown. Coin shows bust of Hadrian and Rome armed and seated, holding an olive branch. Inscribed Roman Felix.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV341346Report - Survey: Timms, S. C.. 1976. The Devon Urban Survey, 1976. First Draft. Devon Committee for Rescue Archaeology Report. A4 Unbound + Digital. 112.
SDV349684Worksheet: Unknown. Unknown. Coin. Worksheet + Digital.

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV3478 - COIN (II - 117 AD to 138 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Jan 29 2015 3:02PM