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Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus Spread Eagle

Features

Issuer Catuvellauni and Trinovantes tribes (Celtic Britain)
King Cunobeline (circa AD 9-40)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 20-43
Value Bronze Unit
Currency Stater
Composition Bronze
Weight 3.2 g
Diameter 16 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
463087
References ABC# 2954
Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills; 2010. Ancient British Coins. Chris Rudd, Aylsham, United Kingdom.
, Van Arsdell# 2087
Robert D. Van Arsdell; 1989. Celtic Coinage of Britain. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, Sp# 335
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, BMC Iron# 1920
Richard Hobbs; 1996. British Iron Age coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
, Mack# 233
Richard Paston Mack; 1975. The Coinage of Ancient Britain. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Laureate head left. Inscription in front. Pellet border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CAM

Unabridged legend: Camulodunon.

Reverse

Spread eagle facing, head turned left. Inscription and five-pointed star below.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CVNO

Unabridged legend: Cunobelinus.

Translation: Cunobelin.

Mint

CAM Camulodunum, modern-day Colchester, United Kingdom

Comments

Van Arsdell Classification: Trinovantian W, Coinage of Cunobeline, Expansion Period (Light Staters), Later Bronze Coins.

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Examples of the type

Picture 1 of the example of Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle) Picture 2 of the example of Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle)
© British Museum, 1947,0402.9
Colchester, Essex17 mm1.84 g (see more)
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle)Picture 1 of a sold Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle)
Noonans
Auction 335
Lot 1069
Internet Archive
9 Sep 2025 VF USD 241.64
(GBP 180.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle)Picture 1 of a sold Bronze Unit - Cunobelinus (Spread Eagle)
Noonans
Auction 354
Lot 3074
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2026 F USD 134.24
(GBP 100.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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