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Object Type
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
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 10-50 (about)
Production place: Minted in: Dorset (and neighbouring counties)
Findspot: Excavated/Findspot: Holdenhurst (Holdenhurst or "Southants" hoard)
Materials
Technique
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
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

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