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COIN

Unique ID: PUBLIC-6F5394

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Finder applying for an export licence

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Circa 60 BC
Date to: Circa 45 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 27th August 2016

Rally details.

This object was found at SMDC Compton 2016

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Stater (gold)
Geographic provenance: British Eastern
British Museum Catalogue type: 86-87x
Van Arsdell Type (VA): 1215.01
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 755
Obverse description: wreath split by three corded lines leading to 'turf cutter' or anchor-shaped motif
Reverse description: stylised horse left with four tails, pellets above, 'crab' motif below
Die axis measurement: 6 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain