Tasciovanos Wreaths / Horse

Rare

ABC2595, S223; 11mm, 1.35g

A premium example with much appeal due to central reverse strike and little wear.

This coin comes with rough find area provenance.

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Tasciovanos, or ‘killer of badgers’ was a powerful king who merits wider fame. If he had not been so industrious his son, Cunobelinus, would not have been so illustrious. During his reign Tasciovanos strengthened the already powerful Catuvellauni laying the foundations for the great tribal empire which he built. The coinage of Tasciovanos was one of the most sophisticated in Britain and Gaul displaying innovative designs and six different denominations that were issued in gold, silver and bronze. Many of his coins have been found in Kent suggesting that he had considerable influence over the Cantiaci.

Catuvellauni

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Tasciovanos Ver

VER / Horse Right

Rare

ABC2622, S233; 12mm, 1.12g

Comes with previous collectors handwritten label.

Tasciovanos, or ‘killer of badgers’ was a powerful king who merits wider fame. If he had not been so industrious his son, Cunobelinus, would not have been so illustrious. During his reign Tasciovanos strengthened the already powerful Catuvellauni laying the foundations for the great tribal empire which he built. The coinage of Tasciovanos was one of the most sophisticated in Britain and Gaul displaying innovative designs and six different denominations that were issued in gold, silver and bronze. Many of his coins have been found in Kent suggesting that he had considerable influence over the Cantiaci.

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Addedomaros Floral Spiral

Back to back crescents on plain field with pellets and lines within/Small horse right, spiral sun above and branch below. ADDEDOMAROS around

Rare

ABC2511, S202; 19mm, 5.57g

A pleasing example, well struck on a large flan and with much detail, some weakness at the top of the reverse.

This coin comes with a rough find area provenance.

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Cunobelinus Classic, no stalk type

Corn ear without central stalk, CA to left, MV to right/ Horse rearing to right, branch above, CVNO below

*Extremely Rare*

ABC2795, S288, 16mm, 5.46g

A beautiful example with little wear, characterful horse and full inscriptions on both sides.

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Cunobelinus, or’ hound of Belinus’ was the most powerful tribal king of his time not just in Britain but also in Atlantic Europe. By AD 41 he controlled more land, lives and wealth than any other leader west of the River Rhine. It has been suggested that just before he died Tasciovanos installed his son Cunobelinus as king of Camulodunon. It is more probable that Cunobelinus seized it from Dubnovellaunos of the Trinovantes. Either way by AD 41 Cunobelinus controlled most of south east England. His brother Epatticcus also ruled the Atrebates in Hampshire whilst his son, Amminus, ruled the Cantaci in Kent.
Cunobelinus was the last great Iron Age king in Europe and it would be 700 years before Offa of Mercia became the next independent king in Britain.
Whilst some of the coinage issued by Cunobelinus retains Celtic features there is also a strong, and probably increasing, Roman influence which is shown in the inscriptions on many of his coins.

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Cunobelinus Linear

Corn ear usually with central stalk, CA to left and MV to right/ Horse right with ladder mane, branch above, CVN below

ABC2810, S292, 11mm, 1.31g

Sharp detail and broad flan, excellent for type.

This coin comes with a rough find area provenance.

Cunobelinus, or’ hound of Belinus’ was the most powerful tribal king of his time not just in Britain but also in Atlantic Europe. By AD 41 he controlled more land, lives and wealth than any other leader west of the River Rhine. It has been suggested that just before he died Tasciovanos installed his son Cunobelinus as king of Camulodunon. It is more probable that Cunobelinus seized it from Dubnovellaunos of the Trinovantes. Either way by AD 41 Cunobelinus controlled most of south east England. His brother Epatticcus also ruled the Atrebates in Hampshire whilst his son, Amminus, ruled the Cantaci in Kent.
Cunobelinus was the last great Iron Age king in Europe and it would be 700 years before Offa of Mercia became the next independent king in Britain.
Whilst some of the coinage issued by Cunobelinus retains Celtic features there is also a strong, and probably increasing, Roman influence which is shown in the inscriptions on many of his coins.

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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.

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Addedomaros Spiral

Six armed wreath spiral with 3 crescents at centre / Horse right with cornucopiae below and 3 horse muzzles and ADDIIDOM above

ABC2517, S201; 17mm, 5.41g

Well centered and with great detail, especially bold reverse.

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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.

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Tasciovanos Verlamion type.

ABC2598, S224; 10mm, 1.36g

Tasciovanos, or ‘killer of badgers’ was a powerful king who merits wider fame. If he had not been so industrious his son, Cunobelinus, would not have been so illustrious. During his reign Tasciovanos strengthened the already powerful Catuvellauni laying the foundations for the great tribal empire which he built. The coinage of Tasciovanos was one of the most sophisticated in Britain and Gaul displaying innovative designs and six different denominations that were issued in gold, silver and bronze. Many of his coins have been found in Kent suggesting that he had considerable influence over the Cantiaci.

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Cavalryman type

TASC in panel, border of 3 rings/Warrior riding left holding shield with/without lance

Very rare

ABC2640, S238; 13mm, 1.22g

Comes with previous collectors handwritten label.

Tasciovanos, or ‘killer of badgers’ was a powerful king who merits wider fame. If he had not been so industrious his son, Cunobelinus, would not have been so illustrious. During his reign Tasciovanos strengthened the already powerful Catuvellauni laying the foundations for the great tribal empire which he built. The coinage of Tasciovanos was one of the most sophisticated in Britain and Gaul displaying innovative designs and six different denominations that were issued in gold, silver and bronze. Many of his coins have been found in Kent suggesting that he had considerable influence over the Cantiaci.

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Cunobelinus Plastic

Corn ear without central stalk, CAM to left, CNV to right/Horse with dashes for mane rearing, branch above, CVN below

Rare

ABC2816, S204; 11mm, 1.33g

Cunobelinus, or’ hound of Belinus’ was the most powerful tribal king of his time not just in Britain but also in Atlantic Europe. By AD 41 he controlled more land, lives and wealth than any other leader west of the River Rhine. It has been suggested that just before he died Tasciovanos installed his son Cunobelinus as king of Camulodunon. It is more probable that Cunobelinus seized it from Dubnovellaunos of the Trinovantes. Either way by AD 41 Cunobelinus controlled most of south east England. His brother Epatticcus also ruled the Atrebates in Hampshire whilst his son, Amminus, ruled the Cantaci in Kent.
Cunobelinus was the last great Iron Age king in Europe and it would be 700 years before Offa of Mercia became the next independent king in Britain.
Whilst some of the coinage issued by Cunobelinus retains Celtic features there is also a strong, and probably increasing, Roman influence which is shown in the inscriptions on many of his coins.

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