Findspot record TR 36 SW 77 - Copper Celtic coin, Cottington Hill, Minster

Summary

A 'Celtic' coin was found on Cottington Hill by a metal detectorist in 1991. Despite its worn condition the coin has been identified as of the Trinovantes or of Cunobelin, King of the Catevellauni. On this basis it has been dated to c.10-20 AD. Depicted on the coin are images of a Celticized Pegasus and a Victory. The coin is made from copper alloy but its present location is unknown.

Location

Grid reference TR 3357 6389 (point) Estimated from sources
Map sheet TR36SW
County KENT
District THANET, KENT
Civil Parish MINSTER, THANET, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

<1> Kent Metal Detector Group Records (OS Card Reference). SKE45936.

<2> Ringwould, K, 1991, South of England Metal Detecting Records (Collection). SKE6551.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1>XY OS Card Reference: Kent Metal Detector Group Records. [Mapped feature: #10413 fnd, ]
  • <2> Collection: Ringwould, K. 1991. South of England Metal Detecting Records.

Finds (1)

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

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Record last edited

Apr 11 2024 6:12PM