Description
Denomination: Silver unit
Period: Late iron age/Celtic
Date: cAD4-41
Origin: Catuvellauni tribe, north of the Thames
Condition: AVF, toned, a little roughness and slightly off centre
Obverse: Winged and draped bust to right, CVNO (for Cunobelin)
Reverse: Sphinx seated left on ground line [TA]SCIO downwards to left
Size and Weight: 1.17g; 12.5mm
References: ABC28708, Spink313
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 surrounding lands. Their southern boundary was formed by the Thames or Tamesa (Dark River) as it was called then. They absorbed their rival the Trinovantes and survived intot he Roman occupation. Their coins were minted primarily at St Albans but also 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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