Atrebates Epaticcus Corn Ear Warrior Gold Stater 20-40AD – extremely rare

Atrebates Epaticcus Corn Ear Warrior Gold Stater 20-40AD – extremely rare

ABC1343, S355

Warrior riding horse right, holding spear and shield, EPATICCVS around / Corn ear, TAS to left, CIF to right.

A fabulous gold stater, struck under king Epaticcus during the British Iron Age over 2000 years ago! Not only is this coin in superb condition but it’s extremely rare too! There are only 24 staters of Epaticcus known, 13 of which are housed in the British museum. Epaticcus is most famous for expelling king Verica from Southern England with the backing of Cunobelinus prompting the Claudian Invasion in 43 A.D.

This coin is a part of the Vine Leaf Hoard, more information on this exciting find can be found here:

The Vine Leaf Hoard (AKA The Chawton Hoard) – Silbury Coins : Silbury Coins

Provenance will be provided, this coin is recorded with the Celtic Coin Index and will be accompanied by a booklet giving further information about the Vine Leaf Hoard.