By c.AD10 Cunobelinus, ‘hound of Belenus’, son of Tasciovanos and Cymbeline of Shakespeare, had united the Catuvellauni and Trinovantes. By AD 43 his family had control of the Cantiaci, Atrebates and Regini, and influence with the Dobunni and Iceni and possibly the Corieltavi also. Suetonius (Caligula 44) called Cunobelinus ‘Britannorum rex’.

Cunobelinus Flower. c.AD 8-41. Silver unit. 12mm. 0.90g. Central flower, [CA] to left, M[V] to right./ Horse stepping right, head turned back, CVNO in exergue. ABC 2885, VA 2049, BMC 1867A, S 305. NrVF/ VF, silvery silver, clear horse and inscription. Ex Joe Fay collection. Found Essex/Cambs. border, October 2024.                                                              Was £275. Now only £250