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Description: | The coin is a 'Gallo-Belgic C' gold stater, produced during the late Iron Age, between about 100/80 BC and 60 BC. The name 'Gallo-Belgic' stems from the fact that although these coins are found in substantial numbers in south-east England, they are also found on the continent where they are thought to have been produced.The coin satisfies the terms of the Treasure Act with regard to age and metal content. It is certainly more than 300 years old and is likely to have a precious metal content well in excess of the 10% threshold. The type of coin and the circumstances of discovery, as reported, suggest that it represents part of an earlier dispersed hoard. The first find at this location was a 'Gallo-Belgic E' gold stater (class III, weight 6.17g) found in 2004 and reported through the Portable Antiquities Scheme (Find ID: SUSS-A40B13). As the first coin found, and a single find, it was not considered as Treasure. However, when two further coins were discovered at the site in 2006 they were declared Treasure (2006T493). This batch included a 'Gallo-Belgic C' gold stater (class III, weight 6.47g) and another 'Gallo-Belgic E' gold stater (class III, weight 6.15g). Being of the same type and date as all of the earlier discoveries, the present find should be considered as an addendum to the Southease hoard (2006T493). I conclude that this coin constitutes a prima facie case of treasure under the terms of the Treasure Act (1996).
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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