Gold coin issued by the Dobunni people
People started using coins made from gold, silver and bronze over 2,000 years ago. They were not intended for everyday purchases but were used as religious offerings and as gifts. Coins help us to define tribal territories. This gold coin was issued by the Dobunni, a tribe that lived in north-east Somerset. It bears the name Eisu, who may have been a tribal chief or king.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- TTNCM : 46/2002
- Collection Class
- Prehistoric
- Material
- metal, gold
- Common Name
- gold coin issued by the Dobunni people
- Simple Name
- coin
- Inscription Transcription
- obverse: EISV above horse
- Period Classification
- Iron Age (700 BC - AD 43)
- Production Country
- England
