Find Spot record MLI91618 - Roman coin ring found in Benniworth parish

Summary

Roman coin ring found in Benniworth parish (unlocated)

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Full Description

PRN 47121 A Roman gold coin ring was found in Benniworth parish during the 18th century. Details of the find were published in the early 19th century, but the description given is not clear. The ring may be a contemporary copy of a third century aureus or fifth century solidus. However it is probably a genuine aureus of Geta. {1} There is a detailed discussion of the find by Roger Bland who considers that the coin is a genuine one of Geta or Probus. The ring was found in abut 1765. {2}

Sources/Archives (2)

  •  Article in Serial: Adam Daubney. 2009. 'A gold Roman coin ring from Benniworth' in Antiquaries Journal. -.
  •  Bibliographic Reference: Roger Bland and Xavier Loriot. 2010. Roman and Early Byzantine Gold Coins Found in Britain and Ireland, with an Appendix of New Finds From Gaul. no.361, p.195.

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Civil Parish BENNIWORTH, EAST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE

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Mar 21 2021 8:35PM

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