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Stater "Atrebatic D" - Tincomarus 20 BC - 10 AD
| Gold | 5.35 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Tincomarus (circa 25 BC - AD 8) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 10 AD |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.35 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#116422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Celticized triple-tailed horse right, ruler's name around, spoked wheel below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TIN COMARVS
Translation: Tincomarus
Comment
BMC 761-765;Successor to Commius and on his coins styled as 'COM.F' (son of Commius), Tincommius is recorded as a suppliant king of the Roman emperor Augustus, finally fleeing to Rome in the early 1st century AD.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic D Stater 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 eagle, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman rule in Britain.
