Roman coin hoard from Great Chesterford (EHER 83436)
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Summary
A Roman coin hoard comprising 90 coins is reported to have been found at Great Chesterford, though the precise findspot and circumstances of discovery are unknown.
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Location
| Grid reference | TL 51 42 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | GREAT CHESTERFORD, UTTLESFORD, ESSEX |
Type and Period
Description
NRHE data transfer:
(TL 51 42 sited to Great Chesterford) A Roman coin hoard is reported to have benn found at Great Chesterford. <1>
Information added after NRHE data transfer:
Source <2> describes 90 coins which 'are kept seperately and all show similar patination, [and] almost certainly represent a hoard". The hoard comprises one coin of Postumus, four of Victorinus, 81 of Tetricus I, three of Tetricus II and one uncertain coin. It is assumed that this is the hoard to which source <1> is referring. Neither source provides information on the exact findspot of the hoard, nor the circumstances of the find.
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Related Events (1)
Other References
- NRHE identifier: 878017
- National Monuments Record: TL 54 SW 60