© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
¼ Stater "Atrebatic H" - Eppillus 10 BC - 10 AD
| Gold | 1.15 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Eppillus (circa 20 BC - AD 7) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10 BC - 10 AD |
| Value | ¼ Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.15 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#126736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged horse (Pegasus) right with beaded border to right
Comment
Eppillus Kentish Type, BMC 1010-15Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic H coin 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 Eppillus, the king of the Atrebates and Regini tribes, wearing a torc (a Celtic necklace) and a crown modeled after the Roman imperial crown. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex political and cultural dynamics of Celtic Britain during the Roman occupation.
