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
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Record ID: WREX-00BD6E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Complete but very worn copper alloy coin of Mithradates VI c85BC-65B, minted at Amastris in Paphlagonia (Turkey). Obverse has Aegis (shield) with the head of a gorgon at the centre.  Reverse has Nike advancing right, carrying a palm branch in both hands over her shoulder. The legend reads […] ΤΡ […] Measurements: Diameter: 20.5mm; thickness: 2.1mm; weight: 5.99g Acknowledgement: Thanks to Amelia Dowler and Andrew Brown for their identification and comments on this find.
Created on: Wednesday 18th October 2023
Last updated: Thursday 15th February 2024
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Record ID: LANCUM-842FFA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy unit of Syracuse under Hieron II dated to 275-216BC Obverse - bust of Poseidon left Reverse - Ornamental trident (with dolphins on either side); [IEPΩNOΣ]; letters in field not visible Thanks to Sam Moorhead for the identification and to the finder for the photographs
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Irton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WREX-899AB5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Wrexham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copy, in a white metal, of a complete Tetradrachm of Antiochus VIII Grypus, Seleucid Kingdom, c 121-96BC, of uncertain date. On the obverse, the diademed head of Antiochus VIII, right. On the reverse the standing figure of Zeus Ouranios, naked left, holding a star and sceptre, with a crescent above the head.  The legend reads BASILAEZS ANTIOXOY EPIFANOYS to the right and left of Zeus.  IE over A in the left field. Measurements: Diameter: 27.2mm; thickness: 3.6mm; weight: 13.42g.  Die axis: 12
Created on: Thursday 1st June 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 28th November 2023
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Record ID: KENT-6EED42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Carthaginian (Punic) copper alloy coin, dating to the late 4th / 3rd century BC. Minted in Sicily or Zeugitana (North Africa) Obverse: Head of Tanit left, the striking is off-set. Reverse: Horse standing right with palm-tree in background. Measurements: Diameter: 15.64mm; thickness: 1.55mm; weight: 59.22g
Created on: Thursday 5th January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th January 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-7B6E06
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Wirral
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Roman provincial coin of Geta (AD 209-211) dating to 209-212 (Reece period 10). Struck at Nicopolis ad Istrum in Moesia Inferior. Obverse: ΑΥΡ Κ.. ΓΕΤΑС; Laureate bust, right.  Reverse: Snake wound around a tripod; ΝΙΚΟΠΟΛΙΤΩΝ ΠΡΟС
Created on: Tuesday 25th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Clatterbridge', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DUR-2BED99
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper-alloy Greek provincial coin of the Greek city state of massalia (Marseilles) dating to c. 350-300 BC. Obverse: head of Apollo facing left Reverse: Bull butting right, MA inscribed above. The coin is heavily worn on both faces and around the edge. See Rudd Ancient British Coins 2010 p.32 no.ABC115
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th July 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-D02BDD
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Published
A copper-alloy Roman coin, probably a provincial bronze of Elagabalus (AD 218-222), dating to the period c.AD 218-222 (Reece period 10). Probably ϹƐΛƐΥΚƐΙΑϹ ΠΙΑΙΡΙΑϹ or similar reverse type depicting the front view of temple with four columns, within which the betyl of Zeus Kasios; on roof, eagle; in pediment, star and crescent. Probably mint of Seleucia (Syria). cf. RPC (online) VI, Temp. nos. 8109, 8114-8115, etc.  Diameter: 20 mm Thickness: 4 mm Weight: 6.87 g
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd November 2022
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Record ID: YORYM-51C901
Object type: WEIGHT
Broad period: UNKNOWN
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete lead weight of uncertain date. The weight is broadly oval in plan with an irregular tapering circular section. A circular perforation of approximately 15.4mm depth and 5.7mm diameter is present to the wider end. The weight is undecorated. The metal has a worn and pitted patina. The weight is 40.3mm long, 33.8mm in diameter, and weighs 240g. Classic roman steelyards are bi-connical with iron or copper-alloy suspension loops, often with a loop on the top and bottom. This steelyard doesn't quite fit the known types of roman steelyards nor the typical encased medieval e…
Created on: Thursday 11th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: HAMP-BAA3F7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: GREEK AND ROMAN PROVINCIAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn silver Graeco-Roman provincial drachm of Trajan, minted in Lycia (southern coast of Anatolia) to celebrate his second consulship of AD 98-99. Obverse: laureate bust of Trajan, right, [AΥT KAIC NEΡ TΡAIANOC CE]B ΓEΡM. Reverse: Two lyres, owl standing above, [ΔHM EΞ ΥΠAT B]. As B.M.C Greek (Lycia, Pamphylia) 11, p.39; Sear 1046.
Created on: Monday 23rd May 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd May 2022
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