© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Walking Victory Unit - Touto
| Silver | 1.26 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Cantii tribe (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 10-15 |
| Value | 1 Silver Unit (1⁄50) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.26 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#370334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Winged Victory walking right, holding sword at waist, letters across field.
Lettering: E-P
Comment
Most have Victory clasping a sword at the waist but a variety exists where he is holding a knobbed wand, sceptre of cudgel over his shoulder. In one of the latter examples he is also carrying a laurel wreath.According to Chris Rudd, Touto (meaning ‘tribe’ or ‘people’) was probably a minor Cantian king who ruled briefly under, with or after Eppillus. ‘E-P’ on the reverse might refer to Eppilus, suggesting Touto was one of his sons. However, it may instead be an issue of Eppilus, with Touto a currently undeciphered title. Indeed, Spink lists this coin as a 'joint type of Eppilus and Verica', both of whom were of the Atrebates tribe, while Van Arsdell attributes it to Eppillus of the Atrebates. Since all the findspots of this coin are in Kent, it is unlikely this coin is not from the Cantii, although there was a contemporaneous Cantian ruler called Eppillus who may have been the same person as Eppilus of the Atrebates.
Interesting fact
The Walking Victory Unit - Touto (10-15) coin from the Cantii tribe (Celtic Britain) is interesting because it features a unique design that showcases the tribe's cultural beliefs and values. The coin depicts a walking figure of Victory, with one foot on a defeated enemy and the other on a shield, symbolizing the tribe's strength and resilience. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and importance of the tribe's traditions and customs.
