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HER Number:MDV133887
Name:Findspot of two Roman coins, Bickington

Summary

Two worn Roman copper alloy coins found using metal detector in 2018; one a probable Sestertius, the other a probable As, dating to c. AD 1-260. Retained by finder.

Location

Grid Reference:SX 79 73
Map Sheet:SX77SE
Admin AreaDartmoor National Park
Civil ParishBickington
DistrictTeignbridge
Ecclesiastical ParishBICKINGTON

Protected Status: none recorded

Other References/Statuses

  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-F84454
  • PAS FindspotCode: DEV-F9432B

Monument Type(s) and Dates

  • FINDSPOT (I to III - 1 AD (Between) to 260 AD (Between))

Full description

British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, DEV-F9432B + DEV-F84454 (Website). SDV365320.

(Found 2018) [DEV-F9432B] A highly worn Roman copper alloy probable Sestertius of an uncertain ruler, probably dating to c. AD 1-260. Uncertain reverse type, with a probable standing figure. Probably Rome mint.
Found together with DEV-F84454.
[DEV-F84454] A worn and corroded Roman copper alloy probable As of an uncertain ruler, probably dating to c. AD 1-260. Uncertain reverse type, with a probable standing figure flanked by S - C. Rome mint.
Found together with DEV-F9432B.

Sources / Further Reading

SDV365320Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. DEV-F9432B + DEV-F84454. [Mapped feature: #140147 ]

Associated Monuments: none recorded

Associated Finds

  • FDV8047 - COIN (I to III - 1 AD to 260 AD)
  • FDV8048 - COIN (I to III - 1 AD to 260 AD)

Associated Events: none recorded


Date Last Edited:Feb 21 2023 10:49AM