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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
R.12962
Denomination
quarter stater
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Die obliterated.
(obverse)
Abstract design.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Anonymous
Cultures/periods
Continental Iron Age
Production date
80BC-60BC
(circa)
Production place
Minted in:
Gaul
Findspot
Excavated/Findspot:
Selsey
(probably Selsey / East Wittering finds c. 1873)
Materials
gold
Type series
Gallo-Belgic D
(class IV (Scheers))
Dimensions
Diameter:
12 millimetres
Weight:
1.31 grammes
Bibliographic references
Scheers 1977 / Traité de numismatique celtique II. La Gaule Belgique
(series 13, class IV)
(type)
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Henry Willett
Acquisition date
1878
Acquisition notes
Transferred to C&M in 1936 without reg number. Acquired in 1878.
Department
Money and Medals
Registration number
R.12962