BERK-281F5C: Iron Age coin: Essex Stag bronze unit

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COIN

Unique ID: BERK-281F5C

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A complete but worn copper alloy Iron Age unit of the North Thames region, uninscribed issue of an unknown ruler dating from c. 60-40 BC. Possibly an early issue of the Trinovantes. Cottam et al.'s (2010:117) 'Essex Stag' type, ABC 2312. This is the first coin of its type recorded with the PAS. It is a rare issue. BMC 403/407.

Find of note status

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

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: IRON AGE
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Exactly 60 BC
Date to: Circa 40 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.4 mm
Weight: 1.2 g
Diameter: 14.1 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: OXPAS2016.155

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)


Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
Ruler/issuer: Uninscribed
Tribe: Trinovantes
Geographic provenance: British Eastern
British Museum Catalogue type: 403x
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 2312
Obverse description: Possible stag advancing right and looking back over shoulder
Obverse inscription: None
Reverse description: Horse advancing right, pellet in ring below, 'waterspout' motif above
Reverse inscription: None
Die axis measurement: 5 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: South East (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Oxfordshire (County)
District: Vale of White Horse (District)
Parish or ward: Wantage (Civil Parish)

Spatial coordinates

4 Figure: SU4087
Four figure Latitude: 51.58044823
Four figure longitude: -1.42412973
1:25K map: SU4087
1:10K map: SU48NW
Grid reference source: Generated from computer mapping software
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 10 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Gardening
General landuse: Other
Specific landuse: Garden

References cited

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Audit data

Recording Institution: BERK
Created: 7 years ago
Updated: 7 years ago

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