| Emitent | Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Rok | 10-20 |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | Stater (1) |
| Waluta | Stater |
| Skład | Gold plated bronze |
| Waga | 3.45 g |
| Średnica | 16 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | ABC#cf. 1187 , Van Arsdell#cf. 460 , Sp#cf. 118 , BMC Iron#cf. 1143-4 , Mack#cf. 109 |
| Opis awersu | Inscription in tablet. Sometimes pellet in ring above and below. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu |
COM.F (Translation: Son of Commios.) |
| Opis rewersu | Warrior holding spear on horse right. Five-pointed star above. Inscription below. Ring behind horse. Pellet border. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | VIR |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (10-20) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1057479570 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
Historical Context: This gold-plated bronze stater is a contemporary counterfeit of coinage issued by Verica, King of the Atrebates and Regini (c. 10-40 AD). Ruling southern Britain just prior to the Roman conquest, Verica was a Roman client king, navigating complex tribal politics. The production of such counterfeits, particularly in base metal plated to resemble gold, indicates economic pressures, scarcity of official issues, or illicit activities prevalent in this volatile late Iron Age period.
Artistry: Verica's coinage typically transitions from earlier abstract Celtic styles towards more naturalistic, Roman-influenced designs, while retaining a distinctive British Celtic character. Specific engravers are unknown. The "Warrior Star" motif, a prominent element on either the stylized obverse head or reverse horse, would have been rendered consistent with official dies. Contemporary counterfeits often display varying artistic fidelity, from crude imitations to highly skilled, deceptive copies.
Technical/Grading: For genuine Verica staters, key grading points include the clarity of the horse's features, the star on the reverse, and obverse legend/stylized head details. For this specific contemporary counterfeit, its defining characteristic is the gold plating over a bronze core. The 3.45 gram weight is significantly lighter than a genuine gold stater (~5.5-6g), immediately identifying it. Grading focuses on the integrity of the original gold plating, strike sharpness, and preservation of the "Warrior Star" motif.