Find Spot record MWX285 - Danubian tetradrachms hoard, Portland
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Summary
Hoard of Danubian tetradrachms.
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Full Description
Manuscript notes left by Stukeley, some written on copies of his twenty-three Plates of Coins of British Kings, make it clear that a hoard of Danubian tetradrachms was found on Portland Bill, and that the coins passed into the hands of the Earl of Pembroke, or, in some cases, of the antiquary, John White. <1-2>
<1> Stukeley, W, 23 plates of Coins of British Kings (Mss Notes) (Unpublished document). SWX1721.
<1> Allen, D F, 1961, Numismatic Chronicle: (1961), p99 (Article in serial). SWX1722.
<3> National Record of the Historic Environment, 451546 (Digital archive). SDO14739.
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Location
| Grid reference | SY 67000 68000 (point) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY66NE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 237
- Legacy UID: National Monuments Record: SY 66 NE 3
- Legacy UID: National Record of the Historic Environment: 451546
Record last edited
Dec 30 2023 7:49AM
