Find Spot record MLI41204 - Roman Coin Hoard, North Thoresby

Summary

A Roman coin hoard, found at North Thoresby.

Type and Period (1)

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  • None recorded

Full Description

Twenty five Roman bronze coins of Gallienus to Constans, found in the garden of Highfield House, prior to 1943. Recorded by the British Museum as part of a scattered hoard. {1}{2}{3}{4} 'Mr. Leonard W. Pye of Cleethorpes recently sent for identification a number of Roman brass coins which have been turned up from time to time in the garden of Highfield House, North Thoresby, Lincs., and suggest a hoard scattered at some time. All are much worn and include 9 antoniniani and 15 small AE coins, mainly of the House of Constantine I.' A total of 25 copper alloy coins, ranging from Gallienus to Valentinian I (253 - 375 AD) were recorded. {5}

Sources/Archives (5)

  •  Index: Lincolnshire County Council. Sites and Monuments Record Card Index. TF 29 NE: F.
  •  Index: Ordnance Survey. Ordnance Survey Card Index. TF 29 NE: 17.
  •  Article in Serial: JA. 1945. NUMISMATIC CHRONICLE. vol.5, p.166.
  •  Artefact: City and County Museum Collection. LM 108.54.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Anne S. Robertson. 2000. An Inventory of Romano-British Coin Hoards. no.1377, p.336.

Map

Location

Grid reference TF 2958 9846 (point) Estimated from sources
Civil Parish NORTH THORESBY, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Record last edited

Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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