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COIN

Unique ID: CORN-267250

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Ascribed Culture: Gallo-Belgic style
Date from: Circa 200 BC
Date to: Circa 100 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1 mm
Weight: 1.8 g
Diameter: 15 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 29th August 2010 - Sunday 29th August 2010

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter stater (gold)
Tribe: Ambiani
Geographic provenance: Continental Belgic
Allen Type: G-B AA2
Van Arsdell Type (VA): 15.01
Obverse description: wreathed head right (stylised)
Reverse description: horse right, with traces of charioteer
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular