Dec 8, 2009
Dec 8, 2009

Stater: Wreath, Cloak, and Crescents (obverse); Horse and Wing Motif (reverse)

Stater: Wreath, Cloak, and Crescents (obverse); Horse and Wing Motif (reverse)

c. 60–20 BC

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Gold

Diameter: 1.9 cm (3/4 in.)

Weight: 5.48 g (0.19 oz.)

The Norweb Collection 1969.149

Location

Did you know?

The fortunes of the Catuvellauni and their kings can be traced through ancient coins.

Description

This particular type of stater received its type name, Whaddon Chase, from a hoard of over 320 such pieces which were turned up by a plow in a field called Narbury on the Whaddon Hall estate, Buckinghamshire, on February 14, 1849. The surrounding countryside is known as Whaddon Chase, the name still in use today. This area is well within the territory of the Catuvellaunia.

See also
Collection: 
MED - Numismatics
Department: 
Medieval Art
Type of artwork: 
Coins
Medium: 
Gold
Credit line: 
The Norweb Collection

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