Stater "Late Whaddon Chase type" (60 BC - 20 BC) front Stater "Late Whaddon Chase type" (60 BC - 20 BC) back
Stater "Late Whaddon Chase type" (60 BC - 20 BC) photo
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Stater "Late Whaddon Chase type" 60 BC - 20 BC

 
Gold 5.7 g -
Description
Issuer
Catuvellauni tribe (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 20 BC
Value
Gold Stater (1)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#382611
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse right, wing motif above, pelletal sun and corded groundline below, pierced mullet symbol before.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Late Whaddon Chase type Stater from the Catuvellauni tribe is that it features a unique combination of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts a stylized horse, which is a common motif in Celtic art, while the reverse (back) side bears a stylized image of a Roman imperial eagle, indicating the tribe's connection to the Roman Empire. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred during this period in Iron Age Britain.