Roman coin, Near Maldon (EHER 82016)
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Summary
In 1855 William Wire bought a denarius of Augustus found near Maldon.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | TL 84 05 (point) Copied from EHER 7694 |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | MALDON, MALDON, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
In 1855 William Wire bought a denarius of Augustus found near Maldon, described as: obv., head of Augustus, right; rev., IMP. CAESAR, a trophy and a prow.<1> <2> <3>
The circumstances of discovery and exact findspot are unknown.
NRHE data transfer: no new information.
Finds
Sources
- <1> SEX52658 RECORD SHEET/FORM: Ordnance Survey. 1950-1990. OS cards. TL80NE21, 1976.
- <2> SEX6 Monograph: Powell, W.R.. 1963. Victoria County History, Essex, Vol III: Roman Essex (VCH). Victoria County History. pp 156-157.
- <3> SEX24648 DESC TEXT: Wire, W.. 1855. DESC TEXT by Wire, W. Diary of William Wire, 17 May.
Related Events (1)
Other References
- Old SMR Number: TL80
- NRHE identifier: 380700
- National Monuments Record: TL 80 NE 21