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Monument Number 354234
Hob Uid: 354234
Location : Lincolnshire East Lindsey Swaby
Grid Ref : TF3768076530
Summary : A hoard of 178 silver denarii in a pot was found in the field called 'The Bog' at Swaby, in 1934. Lincoln Museum acquired 162 of the coins, ranging from Marcus Antoninus and Nero to Hadrian (BC 36 - AD 138). The remainder are in the British Museum. A 2nd century hoard.
More information : Hoard of 178 silver denarii in a pot found in the field called 'The Bog' at Swaby, in 1934. Lincoln Museum acquired 162 of the coins, ranging from Marcus Antoninus and Nero to Hadrian. The remainder are in the British Museum. (1-2) The noted coins are still in Lincoln Museum (assession no 20/34) and were acquired from Mr A Burton who worked on Keal Farm; the B.M. holdings were not checked. Mr C Hallgarth, the farmer, who was present at the time of the find, indicated the approx spot at TF 3768 7653. No subsequent finds are known to have been made. (3) Additional reference. (4)

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Vol(s) : 42, 1934

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Source details : 'Lincs Standard' July 7 1934
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Source details : F1 BHS 23-JUN-64
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Source details : (RW Higginbottom)
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Vol(s) : 15, 1980

Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Roman
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Monument End Date : 150
Monument Start Date : 117
Monument Type : Findspot
Evidence : Find

Components and Objects:

Period : Roman
Component Monument Type : Findspot
Object Type : COIN HOARD
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External Cross Reference Source : SMR Number (Lincolnshire)
External Cross Reference Number : 42424
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External Cross Reference Source : National Monuments Record Number
External Cross Reference Number : TF 37 NE 7
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Associated Activities :
Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1964-06-23
End Date : 1964-06-23

Monument Number 354234