Trinovantes and Catuvellauni. Caratacus, 43-51 A.D. Silver Unit. Hercules bust r. clad in lion's skin; CARA before. Rv. Eagle standing facing, head l., serpent in its claws, pellet in ring above. Van Arsdell 593-1, S.364. Nice old toning. (Est. $500-$600)
Ex H.R. Mossop Collection, Norweb Collection.
The son of Cunobeline, Caratacus led the British resistance against Claudius and Rome.
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