9705.31.00.01 - Coins made prior to the 14th century and not known to be the direct products of excavations, finds or archaeological sites

This HTS classification covers numismatic items, specifically coins, that are more than 100 years old and do not originate directly from archaeological excavations, discoveries, or sites. The key criteria for inclusion are the coin's age and its provenance, excluding items that are considered archaeological finds. This category is for coins that have a historical significance beyond their monetary value but are not classified as direct archaeological discoveries.

It is important to distinguish this category from the sibling category ": Other:". The ": Other:" classification at this level would generally encompass numismatic items exceeding 100 years of age that do not meet the specific exclusion criteria of being the direct product of excavations, finds, or archaeological sites, but may have different provenance or be considered for reasons other than strict archaeological origin. This specific classification is reserved for those coins explicitly *not* tied to such direct discovery.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subdivisions. Classification within this category relies on the definitive age of the coin (pre-14th century as stated in the description) and confirmation that it was not recovered directly from an archaeological context. This ensures accurate distinction between historical coins and those with direct archaeological significance.