Silver Cunobelin Celtic Coins for Sale
Cunobelin (Early 1st century AD - 40 AD)
Son of Tasciovanus, father of Adminius, Togodumnus and Caratacus. During the last years of his father's reign, he invaded the territory of the Trinovantes and subdued them. He continued to rule over the Trinovantes from Camulodunum and retained his seat of government there when he succeeded to the Catuvellaunian throne upon the death of Tasciovanus circa AD 10. He became 'the first British statesman,' and through diplomatic means, probably had his kingship over the joint Catuvellaunian/Trinovantian kingdom ratified by Rome, for some of his later coinage bears the title 'REX'. He continued to rule the combined tribes from Camulodunum for many years, and his capital became the focal point of British politics, learning and trade. Cunobelin died circa AD 42, shortly before the coming of Rome.
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| | Cunobelin Celt1 | RARE Cunobelin 'Hercules' Silver Unit Silver, 1.24 grams, 12.14 mm. Circa 20-30 A.D. Obverse: Hercules standing right, CV-NO either side. Reverse: Women rides side saddle, TASCIOVA below. M 239; VA 2061; BMC 1884-1885; S 317. Celtic Coin Index Registration Number at Oxford University: CCI 07.0812. Some surface errosion, Good fine/almost very fine. Found Essex. An interesting story on this type: thought to be a naked lady riding a feline whilst feeding it with one raised hand. This is thought to be a twisted Celtic story on 'Europa & the Bull'. | £95.00  |  |
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| Celtic Coin Book References:
S = Spink, Coins of England and the United Kingdom
M = The Coinage of Ancient Britain by R.P. Mack
VA = R.D. Van Arsdell, Celtic Coinage in Britain
BMC = British Museum Catalogues, D Allen & R Hobbs
CCI = Celtic Coin Index at Oxford University
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