Catuvellauni Tasciovanos 25 BC-AD 10 Warrior Silver Unit

Catuvellauni Tasciovanos 25 BC-AD 10

Tasciovanos Warrior Silver Unit (Chipped)

Bearded head left, cross of pellets in front/ Warrior riding right, pelletal sun behind

ABC2610, S230, Very Rare

0.80g, 12x15mm

Comes with previous 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.