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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1988,0627.736
Denomination
unit
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Bust, right, wearing animal-skin headdress.
(obverse)
Eagle standing facing, head left, snake in claws.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Atrebates/Regni
(attributed to)
Europe: Atrebates/Regni
Authority
Ruler:
Epaticcus
Cultures/periods
Southern British Iron Age
Production date
30-45
(about)
Production place
Minted in:
England
(central southern)
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Wanborough Temple
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
12 millimetres
Weight:
1.28 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Hobbs 1996 / British Iron Age coins in the British Museum
(2236, p.139)
Van Arsdell 1989 / Celtic Coinage of Britain
(580.1)
(type)
ABC / Ancient British Coins
(1346)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
bird
reptile
Associated names
Named in inscription:
Epaticcus
Acquisition name
Treasure Trove:
HM Treasury
Acquisition date
1988
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
1988,0627.736