Unit "Trinovantian W" - Cunobeline Janiform
| Bronze | 2.2 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Catuvellauni tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| King | Cunobeline (circa AD 9-40) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20-43 |
| Value | Silver Stater (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334488 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Sow seated right, beneath a tree; legend below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAMV
Unabridged legend: Camulodunum
Translation: Camulodunon
Comment
Reverse copied from a coin of Cantii ruler Dubnovellaunus.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trinovantian W coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side depicts a stylized portrait of Cunobeline, a powerful Celtic king who ruled over the Catuvellauni tribe in the 1st century AD. The reverse (back) side features a Janiform, a mythical creature that was commonly used in Roman coinage. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of Celtic Britain during this time period, as the region was under Roman occupation but still maintained its own distinct cultural identity.
