Corieltavi Esuprasu c. AD 40-47 Esuprasu Gold Stater *Rare*

Corieltavi Esuprasu c. AD 40-47 Esuprasu Gold Stater

Rare

ABC 1917, 19mm, 5.42g

A premium coin, unusual to see such a bold strike on both sides for this type.

Obverse

Wreath crossed by bar with crescent at each end. Ring of pellets in each crescent. Two crosses in wreath.

Reverse

Lunate horse left, large round head. Star below tail. IISVP R ASV inscription above, in front and below.

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Provenance

This coin is from The London Collection of Ancient British Coins. For more information click here: The London Collection – Silbury Coins : Silbury Coins.

M Vosper PT, 13.08.1998. Seaby COE Plate coin 1999-2026 (S405)  VA920

This coin comes with a previous label.

 

IISVPRASV

More recognisable as a distinct name on coinage of the Corieltavi is that of ‘IISVPRASV’ (‘Esuprastus’). Nevertheless, we know little about who ‘Esuprastus’ was and what his role was in reference to the coins bearing his name. Like Icenian coins, it is possible that ‘Esuprastus’ might have been a ruler, an individual of importance, an official or someone engaged in trade. Although some have drawn comparison with ‘Eisu’ of the Dobunni and ‘Esuprasto’ of the Iceni, these are almost certainly different individuals.