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Findspot record TR 23 NW 55 - Iron Age quarter-stater
Summary
An Iron Age gold quarter-stater and a gold ingot was found in Folkestone in 1870 and is now located at the British Museum.
Location
| Grid reference | TR 22 35 (point) LO |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | TR23NW |
| Civil Parish | FOLKESTONE, SHEPWAY, KENT |
| County | KENT |
| District | FOLKESTONE AND HYTHE, KENT |
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An IA gold quarter-stater (Gallo-Belgic D) was found at Folkestone in 1870. (Evans type E10). Noted at the B.M. 1938. Found with a small gold ingot. (1) A Gallo-Belgic D coin is listed as coming from Folkestone. (2)
<1> Problems of the IA in Southern Brit 1958 161 (DF Allen) (OS Card Reference). SKE48678.
<2> Coinage of Anc Brit 1964 27 (RP Mack) (OS Card Reference). SKE39051.
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Protected Status/Designation
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Record last edited
Mar 7 2022 2:33PM