Find Spot record 8854/0/1 - Romano Greek coin
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Summary
Romano Greek coin bought in Africa after World War II, and subsequently lost. It was found and recorded mistakenly as a Gold coin of Trajan.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
{1} (SP 810521) Gold coin of Trajan. E D Bailey.
{2} Mr P Scrimshaw, 14 School Lane, Spratton, (a local informant) states that this coin - which is silver not gold and Roman/Greek, was brought from N Africa as a personal momento after the 1939-45 war. It was lost and some time later picked up by Bailey.
<1> Northampton Museum 6 Inch Map (Map). SNN10162.
<2> Colquhoun, FD, 1970, Field Investigator's Comments, Field Investigator 1 FDC 14-OCT-70 (Notes). SNN111540.
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Location
| Grid reference | SP 8100 5210 (point) |
|---|---|
| Civil Parish | HACKLETON, West Northamptonshire (formerly South Northants District) |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- NRHE HOB UID: 345392
Record last edited
Feb 4 2025 8:32PM
