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COIN

Unique ID: HAMP-24E202

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

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 60 BC
Date to: Circa 20 BC

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 1.22 g
Diameter: 11.8 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Thursday 15th March 2018 - Thursday 15th March 2018

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Materials and construction

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

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Quarter stater (gold)
Geographic provenance: British Western
British Museum Catalogue type: 498-501x
Van Arsdell Type (VA): 224.01
Ancient British Coins (ABC): 2093
Obverse description: Wreath design with hidden face, wheel below.
Reverse description: [Triple-tailed] horse right, wheel above, below and in front.
Die axis measurement: 11 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine
Status: Regular
Status qualifier: Certain