COIN

Unique ID: NARC-B63118

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Published

Notes:

The object contains a minimum of 10% precious metal and is over 300 years old, it has been cut in an intentional manner, suggesting its use changing from a coin into bullion etc. Consequently it qualifies as Treasure under the stipulations of the Treasure Act 1996 in terms of both age and precious metal content.

Find of note status

This has been noted as an interesting find by the recorder.

Subsequent actions

Current location of find: Corby Heritage Centre, Northamptonshire
Subsequent action after recording: Acquired by museum after being declared Treasure

Treasure details

Treasure case tracking number: 2017T841

Chronology

Broad period: ROMAN
Subperiod from: Middle
Period from: ROMAN
Subperiod to: Late
Period to: ROMAN
Date from: Circa AD 281
Date to: Circa AD 281

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Length: 13.56 mm
Width: 14.15 mm
Thickness: 1.74 mm
Weight: 2.3 g

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Other reference numbers

Treasure case number: 2017T841

Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)