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¼ Stater "Atrebatic E" - Tincomarus 25 BC - 20 BC
| Gold | 1.20 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Tincomarus (circa 25 BC - AD 8) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.20 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#118209 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Facing winged head (Medusa?)
Comment
Medusa type. BMC 811-826;Successor to Commius and on his coins styled as 'COM.F' (son of Commius), Tincommius is recorded as a suppliant king of the Roman emperor Augustus, finally fleeing to Rome in the early 1st century AD.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic E coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a Roman-style eagle, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman rule in Britain.
