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Gold Plated ¼ Stater - Tincomarus Spiral / Wreath

Features

Location Atrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
King Tincomarus (circa 25 BC - AD 8)
Type Contemporary counterfeits
Years 30 BC - 25 BC
Value ¼ Stater
Currency Stater
Composition Gold plated bronze
Weight 1.2 g
Diameter 10 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
553741
References ABC# cf. 1094
Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, John Sills; 2010. Ancient British Coins. Chris Rudd, Aylsham, United Kingdom.
, Van Arsdell# cf. 366
Robert D. Van Arsdell; 1989. Celtic Coinage of Britain. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, Sp# cf. 73
Standard Catalogue of British Coins (37 volumes).
, BMC Iron# cf. 781, 782, 783, 784, 785, 786, 787, 788, 789, 790-797
Richard Hobbs; 1996. British Iron Age coins in the British Museum. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.
, Mack# cf. 81
Richard Paston Mack; 1975. The Coinage of Ancient Britain. Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, Sills# cf. 349, 350
John Sills; 2017. Divided Kingdoms: The Iron Age Gold Coinage of Southern England. Chris Rudd, Aylsham, United Kingdom.

Series: Wreath

Obverse

Circular wreath (multi-armed spiral) giving impression of spiral. Pellet at centre.

Reverse

Horse right. Sloping letter above. Pellet border.

Script: Latin

Lettering: T

Unabridged legend: Tincomarus.

Comments

1 in the Celtic Coin Index (CCI 11.0701).

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
ND (30 BC - 25 BC)  Base core
ND (30 BC - 25 BC)  Gold plated

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