Ancient British Hoards

Roman Imperatorial Coinage, The Caesarians, Julius Caesar, Denarius, Rome, April 44 BC, moneyer C. Cossutius Maridianus, [–]sar [––]ns patriae, wreathed and veiled head right, apex behind, rev. moneyer’s name arranged in the form of a cross, a a a ff in angles, 3.48g/6h (Ghey 299.1, this coin; Craw. 480/19; BMCRR 4187-4188; RSC 8; Sear 112). Banker’s mark to reverse, otherwise about fine £120-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 290

This coin provides us with an important part of numismatic history; the moneyers institution being mentioned on coins themselves. The triumvir monetalis, also called the triumviri aere argento auro flando feriundo, abbreviates to iiivir a a a ff, as seen on this coin.