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Findspot record TR 35 SW 3 - Roman coin
Summary
Roman coin
Location
| Grid reference | TR 30 53 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR35SW |
| County | KENT |
| District | DOVER, KENT |
| Civil Parish | EASTRY, DOVER, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A plated coin of Verus was found near Eastry. (1) An ancient plated coin, brass, covered with a thin lamina of gold, found between Sandwich and Eastry, was exhibited by Mr Rolfe at the Association meeting in June 1848. "Around a head, which appears to be a copy of that on some imperial Roman coin, is inscribed, VERVS IMP C. The reverse bears the figure of a horseman with spear." (2)
<1> V C H Kent 3, 1932, 152 (M V Taylor & R F Jessup) (OS Card Reference). SKE50717.
<2> J B A A 4, 1849, 382 (OS Card Reference). SKE44790.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
May 17 2023 1:01PM