Catuvellauni Addedomaros 45-25 BC Gold Quarter Stater *Rare*

Catuvellauni Addedomaros 45-25 BC Gold Quarter Stater

Floral type

Flower of 4 leaves and rings around pellet in ring/Annulate horse right, horse’s muzzle above, pellet in ring below

Rare

ABC2529, 11mm, 1.42g

 

Addedomaros, which is thought to mean ‘great in chariots’ or great in steadfastness’ may have been a younger brother or even a son of Cassivellaunos. He was a king of great power and prestige who appears to have been well educated and was also well armed. He was the first ruler north of the Thames who inscribed his name on his coins. All the coin issues of Addedomaros are concentrated in the territory of the Catuvellauni although he may of held sway over part of the Trinovantes for a period and even have threatened the Iceni.