Gold Stater - Tasciovanos Tasciovanos Warrior TV Type

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IssuerCatuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year20 BC - 15 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyStater
CompositionGold
Weight5.55 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#2571 , Van Arsdell#1736 , Sp#218 , BMC Iron#1615-6 , Mack#157
Obverse descriptionCrossed wreaths, one curved, thick crescents back-to-back at centre separated by two pellets, two stylised hidden faces in angles (four pellet-in-ring motifs near curves, outline crescents at edge). Letters in field and between crescents.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT V
Reverse descriptionWarrior riding right holding carnyx. Five-spoked wheel behind and above. Inscription around, (starting above the tail and continuing below the tail).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringTASC
Edge
Mint
MintageND (20 BC - 15 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7301304040
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