Record ID: PAS-D7EA4C
Object type: COIN HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2013 T763. The Seaton Down Hoard consists of approximately 22,000 copper alloy coins, essentially nummi dating to the AD 330s and early 340s, and bearing the effigies of Constantine I and his family. This is one of the largest hoards of its kind within the whole Roman Empire. Circumstances of find (based upon the excavation report by Alex Farnell) The hoard was found on 16 November 2013 whilst metal detecting with the permission of the landowner near Seaton, Devon. Coins were exposed and partially recovered by the finder. The finder contacted the East Devon Meta…
Created on: Monday 8th September 2014
Last updated: Monday 5th March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Seaton Down', grid reference and parish protected.