Find Spot record MDO8497 - Greek coin, Tuckton Farm, Bournemouth
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Summary
A Greek Coin of Ptolemy VIII, found on Tuckton Farm when trenching for water pipes in 1912. Precise findspot not known.
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Full Description
Greek bronze coin found on Tuckton Farm when trenching for water pipes 5th January 1912. <1>
It has been described as of Ptolemy VIII (170-117 BC) and also Obverse: Head of Cleopatra as Isis; Reverse: Eagle and description; Date c. 146-127 BC. <2>
Sources/Archives (5)
- <1> SWX3397 Map: Calkin, J B. 1952. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1952).
- <2> SDO11903 Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-JUL-54.
- <2.1> SWX2101 Monograph: Milne, J G. 1948. Finds of Greek Coins in the British Isles. 30.
- <2.2> SWX4362 Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch.
- <3> SDO14739 Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458970.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 145 925 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SZ19SW |
| Unitary Authority | Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 056
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 62
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458970
Record last edited
Nov 3 2023 1:45PM