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 Serpent Pegasus. c.AD 8-41. Silver unit. 11-13mm. 0.82g. Coiled ram-headed serpent, serpentine outer space./ Pegasus facing left, CVN below. ABC 2834, VA—, BMC 1857, S 300. Good VF, lightly toned, crisp strike, clear inscription. Ex Anthony Levine collection.                                                                            Was £475. Now only £425