© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Quarter Stater - Agr
| Gold | 1.27 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Catuvellauni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 35-43 |
| Value | ¼ Gold Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.27 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | 3 o'clock ↑→ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#388429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse rearing right, branch above, cross below.
Letter in exergue.
Lettering: A
Unabridged legend: Agr
Comment
Another type exists with the same design but the inscription AGR instead of a cross.
The meaning of Agr is unknown. It may be an abbreviation of a relative or associate of Cunobelin, who ruled alongside him in the latter part of his reign or just afterwards. Chris Rudd suggests Agr might be short for Agricu ‘war dog’ or Agrippa ‘griffin’. Agr coins have been found mostly in Essex and Suffolk.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Catuvellauni tribe's Quarter Stater - Agr (35-43) coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a Roman-style agrarian scene, showcasing the tribe's cultural exchange and adaptation during the Roman occupation of Britain.
