PUBLIC-F6FA5A: Floret Trophy quarter stater

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Unique ID: PUBLIC-F6FA5A

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A gold Iron age quarter stater of the Catuvellauni (North Thames Eastern Region), "Floret Trophy" type dating to the period c.60-20 BC. Obverse type depicting Small four-petal flower in centre of plain field. Reverse type depicting Highly-stylised Roman trophy with oval ring and two opposed S-shaped above. Rudd (2010), ABC 2246, VA 146, BMC 436.
 

Find of note status

This is a find of note and has been designated: For inclusion in British Numismatic Journal ‘Coin Register’

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: With Finder
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Ascribed Culture: Gallo-Belgic style
Date from: Circa 60 BC
Date to: Circa 20 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Width: 9.8 mm
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.21 g

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 13th September 2020

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Materials and construction

Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)


Denomination: Quarter stater (gold)
Geographic provenance: British Eastern
British Museum Catalogue type: 436x
Van Arsdell Type (VA): 146.01
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 2246
Obverse description: Small four-petal flower in centre of plain field
Reverse description: Highly-stylised Roman trophy with oval ring and two opposed S-shaped above
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

  • Rudd (ABC) : 2246
  • Van Arsdell (VA) : 146
  • BMC : 436

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Kent (County)
District: Swale (District)
To be known as: Field 3

Spatial coordinates


Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
Current location: With Finder
General landuse: Cultivated land
Specific landuse: Minimal cultivation

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: PUBLIC
Created: 3 years ago
Updated: 3 years ago

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