Record ID: NLM-B5C2BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Wakefield
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Originally suggested to be a cast potin of the Cantii by this reporter. David Holman of Kent kindly comments: 'I don't think this is a potin. Although unique pieces do exist, I can't see any obvious sign of a sprue from the photos. The obverse looks very much like a struck bronze unit of Eppillus (ABC 408)'. The finder notes an opinion gleaned from his internet enquiries that the object may rather be a token of early post-medieval date. Among Celtic coins, the obverse with outline and central pellet resembles the most devolved versions of a leftward bust, while a Ce…
Created on: Thursday 5th May 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 18th May 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Darrington', grid reference and parish protected.