Record ID: WILT-1B0CE1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete probable modern copy of a Greek copper alloy tetradrachm of Phillip II of Macedon.  Reverse type depicts a helmeted figure facing, one arm raised, on moving horse right. Star and pellet in right field.  Greek legend. Coin is bent a little around the circumference. The Greek Curator at the British Museum notes that this is “Probably of a Le Rider Series B Group II silver coin given the placement of that little star under the horse’s leg and Zeus’ hairstyle”. These were copied in antiquity (usually in silver) in quite large number a…
Created on: Monday 27th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: DOR-4C9C61
Object type: COIN
Broad period: MODERN
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Third guinea of George III. Dated 1800. The coin has been slightly bent to give a shallow S profile as silver "love token" coins often are.
Created on: Tuesday 15th April 2008
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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