Record ID: SWYOR-B151B3
Object type: COIN BLANK
Broad period: ROMAN
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A forger's hoard. This record and the associated records linked to this one are for 121 coins or blanks which were found in around 1994. The finder also found a fragment of copper alloy rod, a sherd of courseware pottery and a brooch. Some coins (not included in the above total) were given to the farmer. From a study of the material it is most likely that this constitutes a forgers' hoard which consisted mainly of metal blanks, destined to be struck into coins. Given that the two identifiable coins are 'barbarous radiates' of the period c. 275-85, it is reasonable to assume that the h…
Created on: Thursday 6th August 2009
Last updated: Tuesday 5th February 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Bentley', grid reference and parish protected.