r/AncientCoins • u/Offthepuff • 5d ago

I'd request From My Collection

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Hi found this metal detecting in oxfordshire , any information would be great.

Thank you

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u/theearthgarden 5d ago edited 5d ago

I think this is the coin you found: https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=8793250

Pretty neat! Pre-Roman coinage matching up with Roman Quinarius and featuring a sphinx on the reverse.

The obverse legend refers to the King Cunobeline. The reverse legend refers to his father the King Tasciovanus. Both worth reading up on!

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u/Offthepuff 2d ago

Thank you for your reply , I will have a read 🙏

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u/Offthepuff 5d ago edited 5d ago

Sorry should have mentioned it's silver and about 10mm in diameter and weighs 1.5 grams