Findspot record TQ 75 NE 163 - Hoard of Late Iron Age potin coins, Boxley Warren

Summary

A hoard of Late Iron Age potin coins. Portable Antiquities Scheme finds

Location

Grid reference TQ 786 593 (point) FCE
Map sheet TQ75NE
County KENT
District MAIDSTONE, KENT
Civil Parish BOXLEY, MAIDSTONE, KENT

Map

Type and Period (1)

Full Description

TQ 786593. Hoard of twenty `potin' coins found in Boxley Warren, 1983. (1)

The coins were re-identified in 2012. There were only 18 instead of 20 as some of the fragments did join. The date of deposition is thought to be c. 80/75-65/60 BC. (2)

Description from record MKE71131:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.038
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71132:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0381
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71133:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0385
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71134:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0386
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71135:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0387
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71136:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0388
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71137:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0389
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71138:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.039
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71139:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0391
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71140:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0392
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71141:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0393
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71142:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0394
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71143:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0395
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71144:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0396
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71145:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0397
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71146:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0398
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71147:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.0399
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71148:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 82.04
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71149:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 84.0006
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Unit (copper alloy)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.

Description from record MKE71150:
Period: Iron Age
Broad Period:
OS GridRef: TQ786593
Easting: 578600
Northing: 159300
Date found: 01 January 1983
Methods of discovery: Metal detector
Recorded by: Dan Pett
Other reference: 84.0007
County: KENT
District: MAIDSTONE
Parish: BOXLEY
Known as: Boxley Warren
Denomination: Potin (Cast bronze)
PAS notes: This data is obtained from the Oxford University Celtic Coin Index. We cannot answer questions on the coins themselves. They were recorded by Oxford University staff.


<1> Arch Cant 101 1984 367-68 (DB Kelly) (OS Card Reference). SKE34576.

<2> Holman, D., 2012, The Boxley Potin hoard reconsidered in the light of current research, Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 309-311 (Article in serial). SKE25121.

Sources/Archives (2)

  • <1> OS Card Reference: Arch Cant 101 1984 367-68 (DB Kelly).
  • <2>XY Article in serial: Holman, D.. 2012. The Boxley Potin hoard reconsidered in the light of current research. Arch Cant CXXXII: 309-311. Archaeologia Cantiana CXXXII 2012: 309-311. [Mapped feature: #19502 Coins, ]

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Jul 9 2021 4:25PM