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COIN
Unique ID: PAS-2B57CA
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
The present coin dates to the late British Iron Age, circa 50-30 BC. It is a 'Climping type' gold stater (see Cottam et al 2010, Ancient British Coinage, p. 49, no. 524). The current specimen was made using the same pair of punches (or dies) as the eight specimens reported in 2001, the two coins from the 2004 addenda (2004T114) and the single 'Climping type' from the 2006 addenda (2006T107; SUSS-861DE4). The 'Climping type' is a left facing version of the common 'British L' series.
Notes:
This case is unusual as the coin does not come with an archaeological provenance having surfaced in the coin trade (shown at the British Museum in 2013). On the balance of probabilities, however, it is highly likely that it originated from the site of the original Climping hoard: There have been no reported discoveries of 'Climping type' coins from other sites. However, the original vendor presented evidence if its discovery pre-dating the treasure case of August 2000.
Even subsequently, it is now apparent that the number of coins discovered exceeded the number reported in August 2000. Undeclared coins from the site are recognised as having made it onto the open market, including those identified as the 2004 addenda. Furthermore it is significant that all of the known specimens of the 'Climping type' coins, including the present example, were struck using the same dies. This supports the idea that they represented a single batch of coins that remained together right from the moment of their production, through to their deliberate deposition or loss.
Subsequent actions
Current location of find: Littlehampton Museum
Subsequent action after recording: Donated to museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2013T389
Chronology
Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Circa 50 BC
Date to: Circa 30 BC
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2013T389
Museum accession number: AT1557
Materials and construction
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Stater (gold)
Ruler/issuer: Uninscribed
Geographic provenance: British Southern
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 524
Obverse description: Abstract pattern based on head with wreath
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Horse, left.
Reverse inscription: Nona
Status: Regular
Coin references
No coin references available.
Spatial metadata
Region: South East (European Region)County or Unitary authority: West Sussex (County)
District: Arun (District)
Parish or ward: Climping (Civil Parish)
References cited
No references cited so far.
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