From Netherurd, Peeblesshire
Add to albumThese two gold Gallo-Belgic coins, together with a terminal from a twisted gold neckring, are all that remain of a large hoard of gold coins and neckrings found at Netherurd in Peeblesshire. The coins were minted in Gaul in the 1st century BC.
The coins are bullet-shaped, without any stamps or inscriptions.
Gold is a rare find amongst Iron Age Scottish material, and, as in other periods, belonged to wealthy and important owners. These coins may have arrived in Scotland as a gift between elites. The hoard may have been buried as a gift to the gods.
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- Online ID: 000-100-036-504-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland X.FE 48
- Date: Between 100 BC and 0
- Material: Gold
Gold
Coin
Coin
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- What: Coin
Coin
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- Where: Scotland, Peeblesshire, Netherurd, Shaw Hill
Scotland, Peeblesshire, Netherurd, Shaw Hill
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- Description: Gold bullet-shaped Gallo-Belgic coin, from Netherurd, Peeblesshire
Gold bullet-shaped Gallo-Belgic coin, from Netherurd, Peeblesshire
- References:
- Stevenson, Robert B.K. Metal-work and some other objects in Scotland and their cultural affinities. In: Rivet, A.L.F. The Iron Age in northern Britain. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press, 1966, p. 22.
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