Record ID: HESH-0ED787
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast bronze 'potin' of later prehistoric / Iron Age date (300 BC- 100 AD). This style of coin is attributed to the Senones of north - central France (Gaul). This type of coin is cast hence flattened side and slight cast flange / ridge on the side of the coin. Thanks are extended to Dr David Symons of Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery for his help in the identification of this coin.
Created on: Friday 22nd July 2005
Last updated: Tuesday 8th May 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Herefordshire', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: HESH-202AF5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Iron Age potin (cast copper alloy coin) of the Gaulish tribe, the Remi, dated to the late 2nd century BC (150 - 100 BC). Obverse shows dancing figure with flying pigtail holding a torc and sword. Reverse shows Bear devouring a snake (possibly a brooch above the bear?). References Rudd, Ancient British Coins:82 Delestree & Tache no. 154; De La Tour 8124 Brenot and Scheers no. 1019ff. Note: A similar coin was recorded from Longwick Cum Ilmer, Bucks (BERK-9FD3C7) http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/record/id/182815
Created on: Thursday 13th September 2012
Last updated: Friday 9th May 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Weston Under Penyard', grid reference and parish protected.