Silver Unit - Cunobelin Cunobelinus Spiky

€1.00
IssuerCatuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year20-43
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSilver Unit
CurrencyStater
CompositionSilver
Weight1.2 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#2855 , Van Arsdell#2045 , Sp#303 , BMC Iron#1863-5 , Mack#215
Obverse descriptionHead left, spiky hair, occasionally with pointed beard. Inscription in front and sometimes behind. Pellet border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAMV(L) - (CAM-VL)
Reverse descriptionSeated Victory right, holding bowl or wine cup in right hand. Inscription below chair. Pellet-in-ring motif in front.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCVNO
(Translation: Cunobelin.)
Edge
MintCAMVL
Camulodunum, modern-day
Colchester, United Kingdom
MintageND (20-43)  - -
Catalog ID8242630590
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