Find Spot record 14933 - Greek Coin from Newbold Astbury
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Summary
A struck or hammered copper alloy coin of Amyntas III of the Greek kingdom of Macedon (393-c370/69 BC). This may well be a modern loss as it is unusual to get coins of this date in this country.
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<1> Portable Antiquities Scheme, Various, Portable Antiquities Data Import, LVPL-FDE844 (Digital Archive). SCH5212.
A struck or hammered copper alloy coin of Amyntas III of Macedon (393-c370/69 BC). Obverse description: Beardless head of Herakles. Reverse description: Eagle devouring a snake. This may well be a modern loss as it is unusual to get coins of this date in this country.
<2> The British Museum, Portable Antiquities Scheme Online Database, LVPL-FDE844 (Web Site). SCH5176.
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Location
| Grid reference | SJ 84 61 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SJ86SW |
| Civil Parish | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, CONGLETON, CHESHIRE EAST |
| Historic Township/Parish/County | NEWBOLD ASTBURY, ASTBURY, CHESHIRE |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Record last edited
Apr 24 2019 12:15PM