SF-DDE25E: Possible Iron Age coin: copper-alloy unit struck for uncertain ruler

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COIN

Unique ID: SF-DDE25E

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

A very worn copper-alloy Iron Age unit struck for uncertain ruler, dating c. 20 BC-20 AD. Obverse: bust (?) right. Reverse: uncertain animal right. This coin has been identified as an Iron Age issue based on its irregular and dished flan.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: IRON AGE
Period from: IRON AGE
Period to: IRON AGE
Date from: Circa 20 BC
Date to: Circa AD 20

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Weight: 1.48 g
Diameter: 14.23 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Tuesday 16th January 2018

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
Obverse description: Bust (?) right
Reverse description: Uncertain animal right
Status: Regular

Coin references

No coin references available.

Spatial metadata

Region: Eastern (European Region)
County or Unitary authority: Suffolk (County)
District: Babergh (District)
To be known as: Glemsford

Spatial coordinates

Grid reference source: Centred on field
Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.

Discovery metadata

Method of discovery: Metal detector
General landuse: Cultivated land

References cited

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Recording Institution: SF
Created: 6 years ago
Updated: 6 years ago

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