Bronze Unit - Tasciovanos Tasciovanos Seahorse Ver Type

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IssuerCatuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year25 BC - 20 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueBronze Unit
CurrencyStater
CompositionBronze
Weight2.5 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#2658 , Van Arsdell#1707 , Sp#243 , BMC Iron#1714-21 , Mack#168
Obverse descriptionBearded head right. Inscription in front.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVER(L)
Reverse descriptionSeahorse left. Pellet in ring and trefoil above. Sunflower in front. Inscription below seahorse. Exergual line below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVER or VIIR
Edge
MintVERL
Verlamion, modern-day St Albans,United Kingdom (circa 20 BC - AD 43)
MintageND (25 BC - 20 BC)  - VA 1707-01: VERL in front of face. VIIR below horse -
ND (25 BC - 20 BC)  - VA 1707-03: VER in front of face. VER below horse -
Catalog ID9749796520
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