Find Spot record GSE 030 - Gold quarter stater and Greek coin found after cliff-fall
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Summary
1995: Metal detector find of gold quarter stater of Iceni (Van Arsdell 628- 1) and bronze coin of Greek emperor found on beach at Pakefield as a result of a cliff fall.
Location
| Grid reference | Centred TM 537 886 (101m by 100m) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TM58NW |
| Civil Parish | GISLEHAM, WAVENEY, SUFFOLK |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
1995: Metal detector find of gold quarter stater of Iceni (Van Arsdell 628- 1) found on beach at Pakefield as a result of a cliff fall. Also bronze coin of Greek emperor, minted in Pergamum, Mysia (2nd C AD). Weight: 3.12g Details and photograph in (S1) (S2)(R1).
Sources/Archives (3)
- <S1> SSF22931 (No record type): Wells M L per NWHCM (Davies J), Note & IA coins ID list, February 1995, photograph.
- <M1> SSF50072 Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
- <S2> SSF50018 Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Durbridge, P per Norwich Castle Museum (Davies, J. A. Meadows, A) coin report Feb 1998.
Finds (2)
- FSF19026: COIN (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
- FSF27751: COIN (Roman - 100 AD to 200 AD)
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (1)
Record last edited
Jun 18 2014 9:36AM