Roman coin, 50 Bryce Way, Pitsea (EHER 7219)

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Summary

Roman coin found in garden here, early in 1977.

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Grid reference	TQ 73 88 (point)

Type and Period

FINDSPOT (Late Iron Age - 22 AD to 23 AD)

Description

Roman coin found in garden here, early in 1977. The coin is an As of Drusus (22-23 AD), 26mm in diameter. On obverse: DRUSUS CA ESAR TI.AUG.F.DIVI AUG. N. Bare head, left. On reverse P ONTIF. TRIB. UN.POTEST ITER around large S.C. The condition of the coin indicates it is a true find. Coin is with finder-owner. <1> <2>

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COIN (Late Iron Age - 22 AD to 23 AD)

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<1> SEX6637 DESC TEXT: MacLeod, D.G.. unknown. SMR.
<2> SEX3259 Artifact: Unknown. unknown. ARTEFACT Owner.

Related Events (1)

Field Survey: Chance find by Mr N. Coombes at 50 Bryce Way, Pitsea, 1977 (EEX23620)

Other References

Old SMR Number: TQ78-085

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