© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
¼ Stater "Atrebatic C" - Commius 45 BC - 30 BC
| Gold | 1.21 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Commius (circa 30-20 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 45 BC - 30 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.21 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#126733 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Celticized horse left with rings below and anemone above
Comment
Commius Anemone type.(The pictured coin was found in Chichester, West Sussex in the autumn of 1996, recorded with the Ashmolean Museum, Oxford, ref. CCI 97.1064)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic C quarter stater is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a stylized portrait of Commius, a Celtic king who ruled over the Atrebates and Regini tribes in what is now southern England, while the reverse (back) side bears a stylized image of a horse, which was a symbol of power and strength in Celtic culture. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
