© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
Minim "Atrebatic K" - Verica
| Silver | 0.34 g | 7.5 mm |
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Verica (circa AD 15-42) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25-35 |
| Value | Minim (1⁄200) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.34 g |
| Diameter | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#199094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Image of curled animal ('sleeping dog'), legend below.
Lettering: VERI
Comment
BMC 1564-68The exact details of Verica's succession and relationship to predecessors Eppillus and Tincommius are not fully understood. However, by c.10 AD it seems likely that Verica was the sole ruler of the southern region. His close contact with Rome, both political and economic, seen in the increasing use of classical designs on his coins, culminated in his flight to Rome in c.42 AD to seek assistance from Claudius.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic K coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse (back) side features a Roman-style depiction of the goddess Victory. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the Atrebates and Regini tribes, who were part of Celtic Britain but had significant contact and trade with the Roman Empire.
