Coin Mould
Description
Mould for making counterfeit coins (denarii); Newstead (Trimontium), Scottish Borders. Ceramic mould from the end of a stack of such moulds used for making counterfeit coins. One face has the impression of a denarius of Antoninus Pius. Broken on one edge from removal of the coin. Image © National Museums Scotland
Object Information
Date Created:
1st-2nd century CE
Local ID:
X.2017.64
Collection:
National Museums Scotland
Provenance:
Found at Newstead (Trimontium) and brought to the National Museums Scotland by the late John Casey of Durham University many years ago.
Place of Creation/Discovery:
Trimontium
Count:
1
Materials:
Ceramic
Cultural Attribution:
Romano/British
Period:
Roman/Scottish Long Iron Age Period
Classification:
Coin Mould
Rights:
National Museums Scotland