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.

Tasciovanos Verlamio. c.20BC-AD10. Bronze unit. 14mm. 1.92g. Eight pointed star motif, central pellet, traces of VERLAMIO between points./ Bull left pawing ground, tail raised over back, hatched border. ABC 2679, VA 1808, BMC 1745-51, S 247. VF, coppery patina, clear star and bold bull. Ex East Anglian collection. Found Cambs. SCARCE.                                     Was £195. Now only £175