Roman coin, Bradford Street (EHER 6343)

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Summary

A first Brass of Marcus Aurelius was found just under the surface.

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Grid reference	TL 76 24 (point)

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Roman - 161 AD to 180 AD)

Description

1st brass of Marcus Aurelius. <1> <2> The coin was found just under the surface, opposite the end of Convent Lane, in 1956. <2> <3> <4> Previously also known as EHER 6462 and 6473. NRHE data transfer: no new information.

Finds

COIN (Roman - 161 AD to 180 AD)

Sources

<1> SEX20887 Article in serial: Drury, P.J.. 1976. Braintree: Excavations and Research, 1971-76. Essex Archaeology and History. 8. 1-143. p.103.
<2> SEX2402 Map: Colchester Museum. Colchester Museum Map. Annotated OS 6" map, M R Hull 1956.
<3> SEX21218 DESC TEXT: Unknown. unknown. Top. File.

Related Events (1)

Non-Archaeological Intervention: Chance find by unknown at the junction of Bradford Street/Convent Lane, Bocking, 1956 (EEX52857)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TL72-061
Old SMR Number: 6462
Old SMR Number: 6473
Old SMR Number: TL72-074
NRHE identifier: 378979
National Monuments Record: TL 72 SE 46

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