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Unique ID: NLM-2D0F92
Object type certainty: Certain
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Gold coin. South Ferriby type or North East Stater of the Corieltauvi, one of numerous variations on ABC 1743. Haselgrove period 2 phase 6, 50-20 BC.
Obverse description: Abstract head of Apollo right, comprising simple wreath, with three sub-triangular trifid cones on one side, and two tiny pellets flanking one larger isolated pellet on the other.
Reverse description: Celticised horse left, 'anchor face' above horse, eight-pointed star below horse over billeted exergual line.
Diameter: 18.6mm, Thickness: 3.0mm, Weight: 5.65gms.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Exactly 50 BC
Date to: Exactly 20 BC
Quantity: 1
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 5.65 g
Diameter: 18.6 mm
Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st January 2003 - Wednesday 31st December 2003
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Other reference: NLM23372a
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Denomination: Stater (gold)
Ruler/issuer: Uninscribed
Tribe: Corieltavi
Geographic provenance: British North Eastern
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 1743
Obverse description: Abstract head of Apollo right, comprising simple wreath, with three sub-triangular trifid cones on one side, and two tiny pellets flanking one larger isolated pellet on the other.
Reverse description: Celticised horse left, ‘anchor face’ above horse, eight-pointed star below horse over billeted exergual line.
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain
No coin references available.
Grid reference source: From finder
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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