Silver Unit "Icenian C" (35 BC - 15 BC) front Silver Unit "Icenian C" (35 BC - 15 BC) back
Silver Unit "Icenian C" (35 BC - 15 BC) photo
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Silver Unit "Icenian C" 35 BC - 15 BC

 
Silver 1.23 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Iceni tribe (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
35 BC - 15 BC
Value
¼ Silver Stater (1⁄40)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.23 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#121058
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Celticized horse left, spoked wheel above, cotter-pin shape below

Comment

Norfolk boar phallic type; BMC 3440-3512

Interesting fact

The Icenian C coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stylized horse and rider, which is believed to represent the Iceni tribe's strong cultural and economic ties to their horses and horse breeding practices.