Summary

Gold stater coin, Ancient Britain, 40-20 BC.
Issued by the Catuvellauni.

This coin is from a series termed British L. Celtic coins used in Britain and referred to by reference to their place of manufacture, 'Gallo-Belgic' coins were struck in what is today France and 'British' coins in Southern England. Letters A, B etc following the issue designator indicate the chronological order of production as determined by archaeological and coin hoard studies, A being earliest, B next and so on. This coin was struck in ancient Britain, by the Catavaulauni, after Julius Caesar's invasion around 40-30 BC.

This type of stater is also known as a Whaddon Chase stater after the great find in Buckinghamshire in 1849. That hoard contained over 226 examples including many varities. Prior to this discovery the type had been considered rare.

Obverse Description

Portions of a degraded bust, the main feature is a wreath of leaves running in two directions from the centre; the angles contain images believed to represent locks of hair and neck ornamentation.

Reverse Description

Horse to the right with a spoked wheel below and curved object above together with pellets in groups of three.

Edge Description

plain

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