2024-03-29T02:09:16+00:00https://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/jsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/xmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/rsshttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/atomhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/kmlhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/geojsonhttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results/format/qrcodehttps://finds.org.uk/database/search/results1120County of Herefordshire10Unitary AuthorityStruck or hammered110344501Metal detectorHESH-695856.jpg38904From finderTimoleon1133134054.6Unitary AuthorityCertain41008HESH3890422.8-317Restricted Accessx10952412.23syracuseCounty of Herefordshire106272011-02-24T13:51:53ZReturned to finderWest MidlandsProbablyGreek Coin of Syracuse (City State in Sicily) probably struck between 345-317 BC (most likely 344-336 BC). The coin is similar to an example in Sear: Greek Coins Vol 1. 1192 (this example has an eagle to the rigfht of thunderbolt)
There is some debate over whether this is an ancient loss or whether it is a modern loss from a coin collectors collection. Greek coins have been recorded in Britain from archaeological sites, however, the vast majority of finds of greek coinage is likely to represent modern (post 1700 tourism). Only a secure archaeological context would be able to prove the deposition process of this coin.
Thanks are extended to Dr David Symons of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for his advice and identification of this coin.Daniel PettTimoleon4625037Lower BullinghamHESH-699572211110Laureate head of Zeus Elutherious right.11COINRestricted Accessfinds-211110112847918Syracuse 82HESH-6958562Complete-345images/preavill/127596400147C6981F0104E42008-02-28T11:16:47ZThunderbolt, with an uncertain motiff beside. possibly an ear of corn?Certainx1095242Regular0ProbablyGREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIALCopper alloy41426x26035166http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIALCertainCivil Parish22022-07-14T07:08:05.129Z