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Findspot record TQ 86 NW 1 - Merovingian coin (5th C.), found in Lower Rainham, Gillingham
Summary
A 5th century Merovingian coin, found in Lower Rainham in a plantation near the south side of the lower road. The precise date of discovery or present whereabouts of this artefact are uncertain.
Location
| Grid reference | TQ 8124 6759 (point) FCE |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TQ86NW |
| County | KENT |
| Civil Parish | GILLINGHAM, MEDWAY, KENT |
| Unitary Authority | MEDWAY |
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
[TQ 8124 6760] Coin. (1) Mr W. Prentis of Cosenden Farm, Rainham, has a 5th century Merovingian gold coin (obverse, a diademed head, SATSEBACIO; reverse, a cross upon a globe pearled, CIVNCIVLVS) found in a plantation near the south side of the lower road at Lower Rainham. Prentis Collection. (2) No information as to present whereabouts or date of finding of this coin obtained during field work (3). Additional reference (4).
<1> Pte 6" (G Payne rochester Museum) (OS Card Reference). SKE48856.
<2> Collectanea Cantiana 1893 86 (G Payne) (OS Card Reference). SKE39224.
<4> Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 1 - November, 1951 (Bibliographic reference). SKE4557.
<5> OS Card / NAR index (Unpublished document). SKE6461.
Sources/Archives (4)
- <1> SKE48856 OS Card Reference: Pte 6" (G Payne rochester Museum).
- <2>XY SKE39224 OS Card Reference: Collectanea Cantiana 1893 86 (G Payne). [Mapped feature: #29914 find, ]
- <4> SKE4557 Bibliographic reference: Field report for monument TQ 86 NW 1 - November, 1951.
- <5> SKE6461 Unpublished document: OS Card / NAR index.
Finds (1)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Sep 17 2021 12:46PM