Record ID: NLM-0AC50D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Possibly a Decadrachm of Euainetos of Sicily [400-390 BC], reported as 'found wrapped in lead a number of years ago' at an unknown location in Barnetby le Wold parish. The definition of the coin is much less clear than illustrated examples (e.g. Auction Catalogue: Monnaies et Medailles S.A. Basel [Switzerland], for sale of 26-27 November 1974, no. 68), and this might suggest it to be a recent cast reproduction or tourist souvenir. Alternatively, it may be a wartime acquisition on the part of a serviceman. In either case, its deposition as reported could perhaps have…
Created on: Friday 15th April 2016
Last updated: Friday 15th April 2016
Spatial data recorded.