Description
Denomination: Silver unit
Period: Late iron age/Celtic
Date: Early 1st century
Origin: Catuvellauni tribe, north of the Thames
Condition: F, slightly porous and off centre, despite its faults an extremely rare coin
Obverse: CVNO on a tablet within an oak wreath
Reverse: Winged horse (Pegasus), right, TASC F below
Size and Weight: 1.4g, 12mm
References: ABC2876, Spink 311
Features and Provenance:
The Catuvellauni tribe (the name meaning ‘men excelling in battle’) occupied a large area now called Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Cambridgeshire, Suffolk and some surrounding lands. Their southern boundary was formed by the Thames or Tamesa (Dark River) as it was called then. They became the strongest tribe and absorbed their rivals the Trinovantes and survived into the Roman occupation; an inscription near Hadrian’s wall mentions them. Their coins were minted primarily at Verlamion (St Albans) but also at Camulodunon (Colchester). Cunobelin, their king, ruled over the joint tribes of the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes and additionally Kent. It was he who possibly lead to the Roman invasion of Britain to quell his power and expansionism.
Condition Summary. This varies with the age of coin and there are grades between
Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear
Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear. all parts of legend etc present. visible and clear
Very Fine (VF). Some signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief. all parts of legend etc present. but maybe worn
Fine (F). Wear on the coin and parts of legend etc may be missing or not visible
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