CATUVELLAUNI

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.

Dias Throne. c.20BC-AD10. Bronze unit 14-16mm. 1.71g. Head right./ Figure seated left, crescent-shaped bowl on stand in front, standard behind. ABC 2751, VA 1816, BMC 1739-44, S 251, CCI 05.0107. Nr VF/VF, glossy black patina, crisp detail, stunning example. Ex Royal Berkshire collection. Found Trumpington, Cambs, 24 October 1999. RARE.                Was £250. Now only £225