Gold Stater - Verica Verica Vine Leaf Viri

€1.00
IssuerAtrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year25-35
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyStater
CompositionGold
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#1193 , Van Arsdell#520 , Sp#121-2 , BMC Iron#1159-67 , Mack#125
Obverse descriptionVine leaf. Inscription to left and right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringVI (or VE) - RI
Reverse descriptionWarrior holding spear and shield on horse right. Horse stands on incomplete `boxes`. Inscription behind rider, above horse`s head and below horse. Pellet border.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringC O F
(Translation: Son of Commios.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (25-35)  - VA 520-01: VIRI -
ND (25-35)  - VA 520-05: VERI. F in COF is normal -
ND (25-35)  - VA 520-07: VERI. F in COF is retrograde -
Catalog ID4834305900
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