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Silver Minim 'U-Type' - Eppillus
| Issuer | Atrebates and Regini tribes |
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| Year | 20 BC - 15 AD |
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| Value | Minim (1/200) |
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| Obverse description | Abstract Celtic design featuring a prominent U-shaped motif occupying the upper field, flanked by pellets arranged symmetrically around the device. A concentric ring pattern with a central pellet dominates the lower portion of the flan, surrounded by curved linear elements and additional pellets disposed across the field. The overall composition reflects the highly stylised, non-figurative artistic tradition characteristic of late Iron Age British coinage. The irregular flan, typical of hammered silver minims of this period, results in a slightly clipped and uneven border. |
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| Reverse description | Stylised bust facing right, rendered in the abstract Celtic manner derived from classical prototypes, with summary facial features including a suggested eye and curved lines indicating hair or drapery. The design is characteristic of the late Iron Age British coinage tradition associated with Eppillus, king of the Atrebates and Regini. The compact flan constrains the design, with portions of the bust extending toward the irregular edge. The surface retains clear definition of the principal design elements despite the small module and hammered technique. |
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| Mintage | ND (20 BC - 15 AD) |
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