Celtic Coin (?) for ID

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Celtic Coin (?) for ID

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Afternoon all,

30 minutes into this morning's detecting I found this little silver coin. It was definitely one those "it can't be, can it?" moments so I would love to get confirmation whether it is Celtic and any other further info from the resident experts here. The permission is in what would have been Regni territory.

There is some stubborn, solid build up on left hand the side of the coin with the leaf/antler-like motifs (bottom photo). Plenty of chalk and flint in the soil here so wondering if it is related to that.

Thank you.
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Wow, congratulations ET... that's a beaut! [81/]
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Cantian geometric/ 'Sussex Thunderbolt' gold 1/4 stater.
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You’re a legend Allectus, thank you.
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Lovely coin ET, well found. [81/]
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Bloody lovely that, excellent find!
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Very, very nice find. 👍🏻 Well done
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Who said persistency does`nt pay off??....Proof it does!

Excellent find, well done very pleased for you......... [81/]
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KevinB wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 5:57 pm Who said persistency does`nt pay off??....Proof it does!

Excellent find, well done very pleased for you......... [81/]
Thanks Kevin, always appreciate your support! Still a little bit speechless to be honest, thought this was a silver unit which would have amazing in itself but to find out it's a stater has just blown my mind.
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😲😲😍😍😍😍😍 stunning find ET well saved 👍👍
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Etruscan_Toad wrote: Tue Apr 15, 2025 6:11 pm Thanks Kevin, always appreciate your support! Still a little bit speechless to be honest, thought this was a silver unit which would have amazing in itself but to find out it's a stater has just blown my mind.
Feel sure I know where the woodlands are!!!.....

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An absolute beauty well done
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Well done, amazing find… bloody lovely
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That’s really nice, well done (+"$
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