Gold Stater - Eisu Ricu

Features

Issuer	Dobunni tribe (Celtic Britain)
King	Eisu (circa AD 20-43)
Type	Standard circulation coins
Year	40
Value	Stater (1)
Currency	Stater
Composition	Gold
Weight	5.4 g
Diameter	17 mm
Shape	Round (irregular)
Technique	Hammered
Orientation	Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 461444
References	ABC# 2075 Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills; 2010. Ancient British Coins. Chris Rudd, Aylsham, United Kingdom. , COD# 28 Peter Healy; 2025. Coins of the Dobunni: Designed by Druids for Belgic Kings?. Chris Rudd, Aylesham, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Dobunnic tree symbol with ten branches, pellet at base, on plain field.

Reverse

Triple-tailed horse right. Six-spoked wheel below. Inscription above and in field.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EISV
RICV

Unabridged legend:
Eisu
Ricu.

Translation: Eisu King.

Comments

Eisu may have been the last Dobunnic ruler and his coinage seems to have been immobilised.

Healy Phase 4:
COD 28 ‘Eisu Ricu’. 4 known.

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Date					VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
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