Find Spot record MDO8497 - Greek coin, Tuckton Farm, Bournemouth

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Summary

A Greek Coin of Ptolemy VIII, found on Tuckton Farm when trenching for water pipes in 1912. Precise findspot not known.

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Full Description

Greek bronze coin found on Tuckton Farm when trenching for water pipes 5th January 1912. <1>

It has been described as of Ptolemy VIII (170-117 BC) and also Obverse: Head of Cleopatra as Isis; Reverse: Eagle and description; Date c. 146-127 BC. <2>


<1> Calkin, J B, 1952, Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1952) (Map). SWX3397.

<2> Quinnell, N V, Various, Field Investigators Comments NVQ, F1 NVQ 12-JUL-54 (Unpublished document). SDO11903.

<2.1> Milne, J G, 1948, Finds of Greek Coins in the British Isles (Monograph). SWX2101.

<2.2> Calkin, J B, Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch (Monograph). SWX4362.

<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 458970 (Digital archive). SDO14739.

Sources/Archives (5)

  • <1> Map: Calkin, J B. 1952. Annotated Record Map Corr. 6 (J B Calkin 1952).
  • <2> Unpublished document: Quinnell, N V. Various. Field Investigators Comments NVQ. F1 NVQ 12-JUL-54.
  • <2.1> Monograph: Milne, J G. 1948. Finds of Greek Coins in the British Isles. 30.
  • <2.2> Monograph: Calkin, J B. Catalogue Druitt Collection, Red House Museum, Christchurch.
  • <3> Digital archive: National Record of the Historic Environment. 458970.

Finds (1)

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Location

Grid reference SZ 145 925 (point) Approximate
Map sheet SZ19SW
Unitary Authority Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Protected Status/Designation

  • None recorded

Other Statuses/References

  • Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 7 000 056
  • Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SZ 19 SW 62
  • Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 458970

Record last edited

Nov 3 2023 1:45PM

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