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| HER Number: | MDV133918 |
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| Name: | Findspot of Roman coin, South Tawton |
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Summary
A worn copper alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period c. AD 170 - 175 was found in 2016. Retained by finder.
Location
| Grid Reference: | SX 66 93 |
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| Map Sheet: | SX69SE |
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| Admin Area | Dartmoor National Park |
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| Civil Parish | South Tawton |
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| District | West Devon |
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| Ecclesiastical Parish | SOUTH TAWTON |
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Protected Status: none recorded
Other References/Statuses
- PAS FindspotCode: SOM-BE01C8
Monument Type(s) and Dates
- FINDSPOT (II - 170 AD (Between) to 175 AD (Between))
Full description
British Museum, 2023, Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023, SOM-BE01C8 (Website). SDV365320.
(Found 2016) A worn copper alloy Roman sestertius, probably of Marcus Aurelius, dating to the period c. AD 170 - 175 (Reece period 8). Possibly VICT / GERMA / IMP VI / COS III / SC or PRIMI / DECEN / NALES / COS III SC reverse type depicting the legend within a wreath. Mint of Rome.
Sources / Further Reading
| SDV365320 | Website: British Museum. 2023. Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2023. https://finds.org.uk/database. Website. SOM-BE01C8. [Mapped feature: #140179 ] |
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Associated Monuments: none recorded
Associated Finds
- FDV8080 - COIN (II - 170 AD to 175 AD)
Associated Events: none recorded
| Date Last Edited: | Feb 21 2023 4:39PM |
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