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Record ID: LVPL-5D85E8
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Treasure case: Wales 16.37
The finding of two Roman silver coins was reported to the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Vanessa Oakden) and to H.M. Coroner, North-East Wales District. This report is based on photographs supplied by P.A.S. and consultation with the local Museum (Wrexham).
Description of find
The silver coins are Roman denarii, one of which is of the emperor Hadrian (AD 117-138); the other cannot be identified. The two coins are fused together.
Metal content and Treasure Act considerations
Silver coins of Hadrian are typically of high fineness (80 per cent Ag o…
Created on: Friday 11th November 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2017
Spatial data recorded.
This findspot is known as 'Gresford', grid reference and parish protected.
Record ID: NMGW-12F469
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
The find comprises two groats (4d pieces) of Edward III (1327-77), minted at London:
1. Series C, c.1351-2, North 1147; 4.16 g / 64.2 grains
2. Series D, c. 1354-5, North 1163; 4.30g / 66.3 grains.
The two coins are in fairly fresh condition and likely to have been deposited within a few years of going into circulation.
A series of other objects found in the same general area (see Treasure Receipt Form) were submitted for consideration as associated objects. In my opinion, none is likely to have been associated in the ground with the two coins. A silver penny of Elizabeth I …
Created on: Tuesday 22nd September 2015
Last updated: Friday 27th November 2015
Spatial data recorded.
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