Silver Unit (Cotswold Cock type) (50 BC - 20 BC) front Silver Unit (Cotswold Cock type) (50 BC - 20 BC) back
Silver Unit (Cotswold Cock type) (50 BC - 20 BC) photo
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Silver Unit Cotswold Cock type 50 BC - 20 BC

 
Silver 0.99 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Dobunni tribe (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
50 BC - 20 BC
Value
Silver Stater (1⁄50)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
0.99 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#382712
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Triple-tailed annulate horse left, animal head and radiant sun above, cock's head below, wheel before.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stylized cockerel or cock, which is where the coin gets its name, "Cotswold Cock." This design was a symbol of the Dobunni tribe and was used on several of their coins.