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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1919,0213.571
Denomination
unit
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Abstract design with two central opposed crescents.
(obverse)
Stylised horse, right.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Iceni
(attributed to)
Europe: Iceni
Authority
Ruler:
Saenu
Cultures/periods
British Iron Age East Anglia
Production date
20-50
(about)
Production place
Minted in:
Norfolk (England)
(and neighbouring counties)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
14 millimetres
Weight:
1.23 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Hobbs 1996 / British Iron Age coins in the British Museum
(4540, p.215)
Van Arsdell 1989 / Celtic Coinage of Britain
(770)
(type)
ABC / Ancient British Coins
(1699)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
horse/ass
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Saenu
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Sir Arthur John Evans
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
John Huxtable
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Sir John Evans
Acquisition date
1919
Acquisition notes
Huxtable lot 501.
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1919,0213.571