The Upchurch Treasure is a hoard of Roman sesterces discovered near the village of Upchurch in Kent, England, in 1950. This hoard consists of thirty-seven Roman sestercii coins, which date from the late 1st century to the second half of the 2nd century AD.
The hoard was found in an area known as the Slay Hill Saltings or Swamps, northwest of Upchurch. The coins displayed significant signs of wear, indicating that they had been in circulation for an extended period. The coins in the best condition were those from the reigns of Divine Aurelius and Faustina II, while the Domitian and Trajan coins were in fine condition, although some exhibited corrosion, and others had well-preserved surfaces. Based on the condition of the coins and the type of pottery container used (a hollow Olla typical of the region), it is believed that the hoard was hidden sometime in the early third century.
Of the original thirty-seven coins, seventeen are currently missing, while twenty have been preserved. The coins in the hoard represent various Roman emperors, including Domitian, Trajan, Hadrian, Antoninus Pius, Elder Faustina, Marcus Aurelius, God Aurelius, and Faustina II, all in the form of sestercii. This discovery provides valuable insights into the economic and historical context of the region during the Roman period.