Monument Number 361921 |
| Hob Uid: 361921 | |
Location :
Hertfordshire
St. Albans
Non Civil Parish
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| Grid Ref : TL1491008800 |
| Summary : A hoard of Roman silver denarii (dated 130 AD from a coin of Hadrian) was found in the filling of Beech Bottom Dyke (Lin 9) at St Albans in 1932 during sewage operations. It contained 100 coins, or 2 'shovelfuls' (according to another account). Although the hoard was immediately dispersed by the labourers, 41 coins were recovered for inspection. |
| More information : A hoard of Roman silver denarii (dated 130 AD from a coin of Hadrian) was found in the filling of Beech Bottom Dyke (Lin 9) at St Albans (TL 14910880) in 1932 during sewage operations. It contained 100 coins, or 2 'shovelfuls' (according to another account). Although the hoard was immediately dispersed by the labourers, 41 coins were recovered for inspection. (1) |