Celtic Britain Corieltauvi tribe
½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" (45 BC - 10 BC) front ½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" (45 BC - 10 BC) back
½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" (45 BC - 10 BC) photo
© Bitteswell
½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" (45 BC - 10 BC) front ½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" (45 BC - 10 BC) back
© Bitteswell

½ Silver Unit "Corieltauvian D" 45 BC - 10 BC

 
Silver 0.36 g 11 mm
Description
Issuer
 Corieltauvi tribe (Celtic Britain)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 45 BC - 10 BC
Value
 ½ Silver Unit (0.01)
Currency
 Stater
Composition
 Silver
Weight
 0.36 g
Diameter
 11 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#168114
Rarity index
 94%

Reverse

Celticized horse facing right with triangular head, pellet rosette above, one pellet under tail.

Comment

"South Ferriby" type.

In Boar Horse by Matthew Rich this type is classified as Type 40, derived from the South Ferriby stator.

BMC 3251-55

Interesting fact

The Corieltauvian D coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stylized horse and rider, which is believed to represent the Celtic goddess Epona, who was revered across many parts of Celtic Europe.