Gold Stater - Verica Vine Leaf Prancing Horse

Issuer Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year 25-35
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Stater (1)
Currency Stater
Composition Gold
Weight 5.4 g
Diameter 17 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Van Arsdell#520-01 , Sp#121 , BMC Iron#1159, , Sills#366
Obverse description Vine leaf. Short, plain angled line at base of stem (with the bottom to the right). Inscription to left and right.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering VI - RI
Reverse description Warrior holding reigns with spear and shield on his back, riding prancing horse with single strand tail, small hooves and mane of pellets on lines, right. Horse is sometimes on a short ground line. Widely-spaced inscription behind rider, above horse`s head and below horse. Pellet border.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering C O F
(Translation: Son of Commios.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (25-35) - -
Numisquare ID 9593411140
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