Celtic Silver Unit Coin, 1st Century BC, Iceni Tribe

Description

Heading: Iceni Tribe Celtic Silver Coin

Denomination : One unit
Period : 1st century BC
Date : 1st Century BC
Origin : East Anglia England
Condition : Fine
Features : Horse facing right. reverse has the Iceni symbol of two opposed crescents

Size: Approx 13mm diameter

Reference: Coins of England & the UK. Spink #436

The Iceni are most well known through their fabled female leader Boudica who led a revolt against the Roman occupation during the 1st century AD.  This silver coin is from a century earlier and features the opposing crescent symbol that was synonymous with the tribe.

A true piece of ancient British history.

Condition Summary

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear

Very Fine ( VF). Very few signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief

Fine (F). Wear on the coin