Newcastle, Castle Garth, Roman coin

HER Number:
6646

District:
Newcastle

Site Name:
Newcastle, Castle Garth, Roman coin

Place:
Newcastle

Map Sheet:
NZ26SE

Class:
Currency

Site Type: Broad:

Site Type: Specific:
Coin

General Period:
Roman

Specific Period:
C1

Form of Evidence:
Find

Description:
A coin of Nerva (AD 96-98) was found before 1855 in the Castle Garth, whilst clearing the site of the new street from St. Nicholas Square to the High Level Bridge.

Easting:
250

Northing:
638

Grid Reference:
NZ250638

Lats/Lons:

Sources:
Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Newcastle upon Tyne, Series 1, I:11, 69 (1855)