CELTIC. BRITANNIA, CATUVELLAUNI. Tasciovanus.
Gold Stater, circa 25-10 BC.
Obv: two crossed open wreaths with two crescents and three pellets in centre; pellet in annulet on each arm, ornaments in quarters. Rev: horseman riding right, brandishing a carnyx; T-A-S-C and wheel motifs around.

About Extremely Fine; struck in a beautiful rose-gold metal, with a fascinatingly vernacular Celtic design and a well-centred reverse.

The Catuvellauni were a powerful and influential Celtic tribe in ancient Britain, occupying what is now the modern-day counties of Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, and parts of surrounding areas. Known for their advanced agriculture and formidable warrior society, the Catuvellauni played a significant role in resisting Roman expansion in Britain. Their capital, Verlamion, which later became the Roman town of Verulamium (modern-day St Albans), was a key centre of trade and governance.

From the Euclidean Collection.

Reference: ABC-2565; BMC-1618; VA-1732-5; SCBC-217.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 5.41 g.