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Find Spot MPM1580 - Iron Age Quarter Stater, Portsdown Hill
Summary
An Iron Age gold quarter stater.
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Type and Period (1)
Full Description
An Iron Age uninscribed Southern gold quarter stater, c.50-30/20 BC (Haselgrove phase 6), of British 'QC' variety. Atrebates. It weighs 1.36g and measures 13.08mm in diameter. Obverse: Spiral formed of four animal's heads. Reverse: Horse, left, sun above. References: ABC (Cottam et al 2010) 782 VA (Van Arsdell 1989) 256BMC (Hobbs 1996) 542-543. Found on Portsdown Hill in 2012.
Portable Antiquities Scheme, 2003-2015, Portable Antiquities Scheme (Index). SPM283.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SPM283 Index: Portable Antiquities Scheme. 2003-2015. Portable Antiquities Scheme.
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- None recorded
Related Monuments/Buildings (0)
Related Events/Activities (0)
Finds (1)
- COIN (Late Iron Age - 100 BC to 42 AD)
Location
| Grid reference | SU 66 06 (point) |
|---|---|
| Unitary Authority | Portsmouth City |
Record last edited
Jul 1 2026 11:51AM