Record ID: SUR-E3DF7B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn copper alloy ancient greek or Hellenistic coin, possibly an Obol or Chalkon of the Ptolomeic dynasty of Egypt. The obverse depicts the bearded head of Zeus Ammon, right. The reverse is entirely illegible and has a small blob of red sealing wax, suggesting the coin was mounted to a board for display. The patina is highly polished from handling and lacks evidence for corrosion. This together with the evidence of mounting suggests a modern "collector's loss", possibly a wartime souvenir brought back from Egypt.
Created on: Monday 22nd January 2024
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-93DF5E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
Greek coin - silver obol of the city of Massalia (Marseilles) in southern France, dating to c. 400-300 BC. Obverse: Youthful male head left Reverse: Wheel with four spokes; M A in two quarters. SNG Copenhagen Spain and Gaul, pl. XXXVI, nos. 722-8
Created on: Friday 1st September 2017
Last updated: Thursday 22nd March 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ide', grid reference and parish protected.