Find Spot record MDO8035 - Gold Gallo-Belgic Stater XB, Swanage cliffs
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Summary
A rare gold Gallo-Belgic stater was found in a cliff fall at Swanage in 1987.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
In November 1987, Mr B. Dillon found a gold Iron Age coin in a cliff fall near Swanage. The coin is a globule of gold, marked with a cross (weight 6.55 g). It belongs to Allen's Class XB. These coins are found on the continent in the Soissons-Chalons-Rheims area, and date to the mid to later 1st century BC. Examples in Great Britain are extremely rare.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SDO87 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1988. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society for 1987. 109. 124.
Finds (1)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 0365 7865 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ07NW |
| Civil Parish | Swanage; Dorset |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 6 020 123
Record last edited
Oct 11 2013 5:05PM
