Roman coin hoard, St Andrew's Close, Alresford (EHER 48108)

Mid 4th century coin hoard from Alresford. The hoard consisted of one hundred bronze coins at least some of which were inscribed with the name 'Constantine'. The find spot was identified as being off St Andrew's Close, Alresford. The finder had removed the coins from the site but had discarded an accompanying lead container (the coins were reported as being wrapped in lead). A site visit by staff of Colchester Museum confirmed that the area had been subjected to recent metal detecting. A search of the surrounding hedge failed to locate the lead container.

A hoard consisting of one hundred bronze coins at least some of which were inscribed with the name 'Constantine'. The find spot was identified as being off St Andrew's Close, Alresford. The finder had removed the coins from the site but had discarded an accompanying lead container (the coins were reported as being wrapped in lead). A site visit by staff of Colchester Museum confirmed that the area had been subjected to recent metal detecting. A search of the surrounding hedge failed to locate the lead container. The site is currently under pasture and may be described as 'semi-public' open space. <1> It may be concluded therefore that early in January 2000 a find of mid 4th century (House of Constantine) coin hoard was made at Alresford. The hoard of 100 bronze coins was buried in a lead container. <1>