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Unique ID: WMID-092343
Object type certainty: Certain
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All of the coins are Iron Age coins, specifically of the 'North Eastern' regional series that is often ascribed to the Corieltavi tribe. The coins comprise three basic types; the so-called "South Ferriby", "Domino" and "Kite" type staters. All were produced between about 40 BC and AD 20/30, at location(s) within the modern counties of Lincolnshire/North Lincolnshire.
1."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 4.57g; diameter: 21.0mm)
2."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.18g; diameter: 19.0mm)
3."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 18.2mm)
4."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.51g; diameter: 18.9mm)
5."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.41g; diameter: 19.6mm)
6."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.44g; diameter: 19.9mm)
7."South Ferriby" type, ABC 1743 (weight: 5.25g; diameter: 19.6mm)
8."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.22g; diameter: 18.4mm)
9."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 19.5mm)
10."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 4.82g; diameter: 19.9mm)
11."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 4.78g; diameter: 18.1mm)
12."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 4.82g; diameter: 19.3mm)
13."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.26g; diameter: 19.6mm)
14."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.39g; diameter: 19.0mm)
15."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.28g; diameter: 18.9mm)
16."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 19.1mm)
17."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.27g; diameter: 19.3mm)
18."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 4.83g; diameter: 18.4mm)
19."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.45g; diameter: 18.9mm)
20."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.15g; diameter: 19.9mm)
21."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.21g; diameter: 20.1mm)
22."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.22g; diameter: 18.5mm)
23."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.30g; diameter: 18.6mm)
24."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 4.95g; diameter: 20.0mm)
25."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.01g; diameter: 20.0mm)
26."Domino" type, ABC 1758 (weight: 5.20g; diameter: 17.9mm)
27."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.42g; diameter: 18.1mm)
28."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.44g; diameter: 21.3mm)
29."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.24g; diameter: 18.7mm)
30."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.17g; diameter: 20.9mm)
31."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.33g; diameter: 19.1mm)
32."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.22g; diameter: 18.3mm)
33."Kite" type, ABC 1761 (weight: 5.27g; diameter: 19.2mm)
ABC = Cottam et al, Ancient British Coinage (Aylsham, 2010)
Discussion
There are more than two coins that are of precious metal alloy greater than 10%. In fact analysis of similar types of coin in the British Museum collection would suggest that the above coins comprise around 40% gold and 10% silver, with the rest being copper. They are clearly more than 300 years old. Given the types listed here, and the reported circumstances of discovery, there is little doubt that they represented a single deposit when buried in antiquity.
Conclusion:
In my opinion these coins constitutes a prima facie case of treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996).
Ian Leins
Curator of Iron Age and Roman Coins
The British Museum
08 January 2014
This is a find of note and has been designated: Regional importance
Current location of find: Potteries Museum and Art Gallery
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure
Treasure case tracking number: 2013T157
Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Circa 40 BC
Date to: Circa AD 30
Quantity: 33
Date(s) of discovery: Friday 1st March 2013
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Other reference: 50 finds from Staffordshire
Treasure case number: 2013T157
Museum accession number: STKMG 2015.LH.18
Primary material: Gold
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Grid reference source: From a paper map
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.
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