Project ID: 602

DescriptionConserving and recording of coins from Roman hoard
TopicsHistory
TypeU3A-led research (SLP)
U3AMalmesbury & District
Organization/partnerAthelstan Museum, Malmesbury
Year started2016
NotesA hoard of approximately 1200 Roman coins was discovered near Malmesbury. These were purchased by the Athelstran Museum in Malmesbury who approached Malmesbury & District U3A Local History group to ask if any members were interested in assisting with the conservation and recording of the coins. This project started in the autumn of 2016.