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COIN HOARD
Unique ID: ESS-846A33
Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow
status: Published 
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Number |
Description |
Obv |
Rev |
Dimensions |
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1 |
Gold stater of the Catuvellauni/Trinovantes, Early Whaddon Chase, rounded wing type, cf. ABC 2433 / BMC 295 |
Wreath, clock and crescents. Rounded wing motifs above wreath |
Horse facing right, possible wing motif above, pellet sun below |
w: 5.85g d: 17.39mm t: 2.98mm |
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2 |
Gold stater of Catuvellauni, Early Whaddon Chase, rounded wing type (as above) |
Very worn, looks very similar to design of above |
As above |
w: 5.86g d: 17.82mm t: 2.80mm |
Discussion: These coins are an addenda to an existing coin hoard which is currently going through the Treasure Process (2017 T39, BM-CDE9E6). Both coins can be attributed to the catalogue numbers/types: ABC 2433, Van Ardsell (VA) type 1476, BM 295-330
Conclusion: Consequently, in terms of age, number and as the objects contain a minimum of 10% precious metal, the hoard qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 (subject to coroners inquest).
Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder after being disclaimed as Treasure
Treasure details
Treasure case tracking number: 2017T120
Chronology
Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 2
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Saturday 28th January 2017
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Other reference numbers
Treasure case number: 2017T120
Materials and construction
Spatial metadata
Region: Eastern (European Region)County or Unitary authority: Essex (County)
District: Colchester (District)
To be known as: Layer Breton
Spatial coordinates
Grid reference source: GPS (from the finder)
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
References cited
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