Carausius Silver Denarius 286-293AD
£1,000.00
Carausius Silver Denarius 286-293AD
18mm, 2.17g
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An interesting selection of coinage from Anglo Saxon England has been uploaded today.
Early sceatta including coins depicting the bust of the Norse god Wodan (Odin), a rare series Q coin likely depicting Christ and even a gold coin from the Merovingians.
On to the Mid Saxon kingdoms with coins of Eadberht Praen of Kent, Offa and Coenwulf from Mercia, joined by Anglo Viking coinage and lastly 4 pennies from the Late Saxon period.
Enjoy!This Belgae “Cogwheel Smiler” Gold Quarter Stater, struck in the 1st century BC, is an exceptionally rare type with only 8 examples known. Featuring the distinctive turf cutter motif alongside cogwheels, and a beautifully stylised horse beneath a floral sun and comet, the design perfectly captures the bold imagination of Celtic art.
Rarely offered for sale and believed to be closely related to the famous Cheriton Smiler staters, this piece is not only historically important but visually unforgettable.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, showcasing some of the finest and rarest coins from Iron Age Britain ever assembled. Head to our website for more information.
#AncientBritishCoins #Belgae #GoldStater #IronAgeBritain #CelticCoinsThis Cantiaci silver unit of Touto, struck around AD 1–15, features a beautifully detailed bearded portrait alongside a remarkable depiction of Winged Victory walking right — a design unlike anything else in ancient British coinage.
The quality of this example is extraordinary, with sharp detail and artistic strength rarely encountered for the type, surpassing even the illustrated ABC plate coin.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, a collection dedicated to preserving some of the finest and rarest ancient British coins ever assembled.
#AncientBritishCoins #Cantiaci #IronAgeBritain #SilverUnit #CelticCoins✨ This rare Dobunni Gold Stater, issued by Eisu around AD 20–43, features the iconic tree symbol on one side and a beautifully stylised three-tailed horse on the other — complete with hidden face, wheel motif, and the full EISV inscription above.
What makes this example particularly special is its exceptional quality. Strongly struck in good gold with full inscription and impressive detail on both sides, it’s far superior to most surviving Eisu staters seen today.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, bringing together some of the finest and rarest examples of ancient British coinage ever assembled. View more on our website today.
#AncientBritishCoins #Dobunni #GoldStater #IronAgeBritain
