Find Spot record MLI98583 - Roman Coin, Lea
Summary
A Roman Aureus coin of Trajan, found on land to the south of Lea.
Type and Period (1)
- FINDSPOT (Roman - 101 AD to 102 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Full Description
A Roman gold Aureus coin of emperor Trajan was found in December 2001, by a metal detectorist searching a field to the south of Lea. The coin is stamped on the obverse with an image of a laureate head facing right, with the inscription 'IMP CAES NERVA TRAIAN AUG GERM'. It is stamped on the reverse with an image of Hercules standing, with the inscription 'PM TR P COS IIII PP'. Slides of the coin are reportedly held at Retford Museum. {1}
Sources/Archives (1)
- <1> SLI13962 Index: Retford Museum. Retford Museum Identification Cards. Roman Coin, Lea, Lincs, 21/12/2001.
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Location
| Grid reference | SK 833 858 (point) Estimated from Sources |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | LEA, WEST LINDSEY, LINCOLNSHIRE |
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Record last edited
Mar 21 2021 8:35PM
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