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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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> (No record type): Wells M L per NWHCM (Davies J), Note & IA coins ID list, February 1995, photograph.
  • <M1> Unpublished document: Suffolk Archaeological Service. Parish Files. (S1).
  • <S2> Finds Report: Plouviez, J.. 1995. SCCAS Finds Record:. Durbridge, P per Norwich Castle Museum (Davies, J. A. Meadows, A) coin report Feb 1998.

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Record last edited

Jun 18 2014 9:36AM

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