© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Silver Unit "Icenian P" - Ale Scavo
| Silver | 1.03 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Iceni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 43-47 |
| Value | ¼ Silver Stater (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.03 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342724 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horse leaping right, ringed-pellet and pellets above, lettering below, beaded border joined by lines
Lettering: SCA (no crossbar on A)
Comment
'Running Boar' Unit.Scavo (also Aliif Scavo, Ale Sca, Alesca) was a late ruler in north Norfolk (the northern part of the Iceni tribal area), perhaps after the Roman conquest. He was one of the few rulers in Britain who may have issued coins after AD43.
Chris Rudd proposes that the ruler is 'Scavo' while 'Ale' may be the moneyer. He suggests that Esuprastus, whom he identifies with Prasutagus, succeeded Scavo after the Icenian rebellion of 47.
Van Arsdell suggests ALIFF SCAVO and ALE SCA might be different issues with different dates, and may even be different Icenian or Corieltavian rulers https://vanarsdellcelticcoinageofbritain.com/plates-catalog-listings_ccb3/plate_31_ccb3.html
Interesting fact
The Icenian P 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 symbol of power and strength, as horses were highly valued in Celtic culture for their speed, agility, and endurance. The horse and rider motif is also thought to symbolize the tribe's connection to the land and their nomadic lifestyle.
