Silver Plated Unit - Verica Head on Spear Contemporary Counterfeit
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Features
| Location |
Atrebates and Regini tribes
(Celtic Britain)  |
|---|---|
| King |
Verica (circa AD 15-42)
|
| Type | Contemporary counterfeits |
| Years | 20-25 |
| Value | Silver Unit |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Silver plated bronze |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 553400 |
| References | ABC# cf. 1235 Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills; 2010. Ancient British Coins. Chris Rudd, Aylsham, United Kingdom. Robert D. Van Arsdell; 1989. Celtic Coinage of Britain. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).Richard Hobbs; 1996. British Iron Age coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom. |
Series: Vine Leaf
Obverse
Bull butting right on exergual line. Inscription above (inverted) and below exergual line. Pellet border.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VERICA
REX
Translation: King Verica.
Reverse
Figure holding branch in right hand, head on spear in left hand, standing left. Inscription around. Exergual line below figure. Pellet border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COMMI F
Unabridged legend: Commios Filius.
Translation: Son of Commios.
Comments
1 in the Celtic Coin Index (CCI 14.0739).
Many Celtic coins have been found consisting of a base metal core, sometimes with a precious metal coating. Often these appear to have been forgeries, but many appear to have been struck using the same dies as official coins, making their status less clear. This coin may therefore be a contemporary counterfeit or an official issue.
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| ND (20-25) | Base core | ||||||||||||||
| ND (20-25) | Silver plated | ||||||||||||||
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