Catuvellauni Tasciovanus 25 BC-AD 10 Gold Quarter Stater Tasciovanus Acorn (Plate Coin)

Catuvellauni Tasciovanus 25BC-10AD Gold Quarter Stater Tasciovanus Acorn (Plate Coin)

Crossed wreaths, one curved. Back to back crescents in centre/ Horse stepping left. Acorn like object below

ABC2586, S221, 11mm, 1.36g. Very rare

 

This coin come with a 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.