Bronze Unit "Trinovantian M" - Tasciovanus 20 BC - 10 AD
| Bronze | 1.85 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Catuvellauni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Tasciovanus (circa 20 BC - AD 9) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 10 AD |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#332604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Ram left, pellets and rosettes in front and below, rosette flanked by two pellets above, legend above right, exergual line and dotted border.
Lettering: TASC
Translation: Tasciovanus
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trinovantian M coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases a stylized horse and rider, which is believed to represent the Celtic goddess Epona. This design is not found on any other coins from the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
