Catuvellauni Tasciovanos 25 BC – AD 10 Gold Stater Tasciovanos Warrior *Rare*

Catuvellauni Tasciovanos 25 BC – AD 10 Gold Stater

Series B

Tasciovanos Warrior

Crossed wreaths, one curved, thick crescents back to back at centre with 3 pellets in between/Warrior riding right holding carnyx, wheel behind

Rare

ABC2565, 16mm, 5.39g

This coin comes with a rough find area provenance.

A most pleasing example. central and well struck with little wear.

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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.