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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
¼ Stater "Trinovantian U" - Cunobeline
| Gold | 1.27 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Catuvellauni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Cunobeline (circa AD 9-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10-20 |
| Value | ¼ Gold Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96168 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Celticized horse right, branch above, but no additional pellet
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVN
Translation: Cunobelin
Edge
Plain.
Comment
"Linear" Type. BMC 1837-42Styled as son of Tasciovanus on some of his coins, Cunobelin appears to have ruled over the unified territories of the Trinovantes and Catuvellauni, with additional territory in Kent. It has been estimated from a study of known dies that around one million of his gold corn ear staters were produced and his main centre and mint was at Camulodunum (Colchester).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Cunobeline ¼ Stater "Trinovantian U" coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts a stylized horse and rider, which is believed to represent the Celtic goddess Epona. This coin is one of the few examples of Celtic coinage that features a deity, making it a rare and significant piece of history.
