© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Core Stater "Corieltauvian Q" VOLISIOS DVMNOVELLAVNOS
| Bronze | 4.08 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Corieltauvi tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Dumnovellaunus (circa 45 AD) Volisios (circa AD 45) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-47 |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.08 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#376111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lunate horse with large open head left, trefoil of pellets below neck, pellet below tail. Legend runs above below and in front of the horse, with LL formed by the horse's legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVMNOVELLAVNOS
Translation: Dumnovellaunos.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Corieltauvian Q coin is that it features a unique combination of Celtic and Roman elements. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized horse, which is a common motif in Celtic art, while the reverse (back) side features a Roman-style bust of a person, indicating the influence of Roman culture on the Corieltauvi tribe. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that took place during the period in which the coin was minted.