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© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Silver Unit "Icenian H" - Ecen
| Silver | 1 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Iceni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 35-43 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Stater (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Horse right with large oval head, pellet for eye, S below head, corn ear mane, daisy above horse, three pellets below horse and two under the tail. Inscription below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ECEN
Comment
BMC 4033-4215Interesting fact
The Icenian H coin features a unique design on its reverse side, which depicts a stylized horse and rider. This design is believed to represent the Iceni tribe's strong horse breeding and trading culture. The horse was a symbol of strength, speed, and fertility in Celtic culture, and it's thought that the Iceni tribe's expertise in horse breeding and trading played a significant role in their economic and cultural influence in the region.
