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Tasciovanus Stater: Wreath (obverse); Horse and Armed Rider (reverse)
The collection record classifies this work as coins. It is dated c. 20 BCE–10 CE. Recorded culture or place: England, Catuvellauni.
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- Museum title
- Tasciovanus Stater: Wreath (obverse); Horse and Armed Rider (reverse)
- Date
- c. 20 BCE–10 CE
- Culture / origin
- England, Catuvellauni
- Materials and technique
- gold
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)
- Artist / maker
- Not specified by the museum
- Museum
- The Cleveland Museum of Art
- Accession number
- 1969.151
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The following description is reproduced from the Cleveland Museum of Art’s original English record.
The clarity of the obverse legend sets this piece beyond all doubt. The meaning of RICON, which on some other specimens occurs as RICONI or RIGON, is uncertain. Some authorities believe it to be the Celtic form of REX or king. A high quality or workmanship, the horse has a clear, three-dimensional appearance. The warrior's cuirass is a point of interest as it may show mail being used. The warrior's shield is on his outstretched left arm, trailing behind the horse as the rider turns in his saddle, probably encouraging his army.
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