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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1910,1005.65
Denomination
unit
Description
Cast copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Abstract design derived from head of Apollo, right.
(obverse)
Abstract design derived from horse, left.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Durotriges
(attributed to)
Europe: Durotriges
Authority
Issuer:
Anonymous
Cultures/periods
South Western British Iron Age
Production date
10-50
(about)
Production place
Minted in:
Dorset
(and neighbouring counties)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Holdenhurst
(Holdenhurst or "Southants" hoard)
Materials
copper alloy
Technique
cast
Dimensions
Diameter:
17.50 millimetres
Weight:
2.62 grammes
Bibliographic references
Hobbs 1996 / British Iron Age coins in the British Museum
(2861, p.160)
Van Arsdell 1989 / Celtic Coinage of Britain
(1322)
(type)
ABC / Ancient British Coins
(2178)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Mill Stephenson
Acquisition date
1910
Acquisition notes
Stephenson appears to have been acting on behalf of a Mr. H. Druitt, possibly the finder of the hoard.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1910,1005.65