Celtic Britannia Cunobelinus Silver Unit, Two Leaves Type
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Circa AD 10-41
This ancient silver unit is a numismatic artifact from the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes of Celtic Britannia, attributed to the ruler Cunobelinus. Struck circa AD 10-41, the coin displays a complex iconography typical of the period.
The obverse features a two-leaf motif with crescents back-to-back, accompanied by the letters CV to the left and N to the right. The reverse depicts a warrior on a rearing horse, positioned towards the right and brandishing a sword in his right hand, with the inscription CAM visible below. The coin measures 13mm in diameter and has a weight of 1.31 grams. Its design reflects significant Celtic artistic sensibilities, with the vegetal motif and warrior imagery serving as distinct markers of the Cunobelin era.
The coin has been documented under several references including ABC 2888, VA 2047, and BMC 1866-67, and it is classified by researchers as the Two Leaves type. The intricate symbolism and physical composition highlight the technological and cultural sophistication of the ancient British tribes during this timeframe.
Evidence at a glance
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- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 1.31g
- Diameter
- 13mm
- Material
- silver
Technical characteristics
- Orientation
- 10h
Design
- Obverse
- Two crescents back-to-back with CV to the left, N to the right, and two leaves above and below
- Reverse
- Warrior on horse rearing up right, sword in right hand, CAM below
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Cunobelinus
Documentation checklist
- Denomination
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- Issue or mint date
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- Weight
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- Mint or printer
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- Mint or printer mark
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Catalogue references
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