The Catuvellauni, ‘men good in battle’, were one of the two main north-Thames tribes, concentrated in Hertfordshire and including parts of seven surrounding counties. They were probably the most powerful tribe in Britain when their king,Cassivellaunos, commanded the British coalition against Caesar in 54BC. Mint-sites at their capital, Verlamion (St Albans), and maybe Braughing.

Rues Lion. c.AD1-10. Bronze unit. 15mm. 2.11g. Lion facing right, [RVII] in field./ Eagle standing left. ABC 2760, VA 1890, BMC 1691-92, S 270-71. Nr VF, dark brown patina, bold lion.                                                                   Was £95. Now only £75