Record ID: NARC-ED1038
Object type: COIN
Broad period: IRON AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Silver Iron Age unit. Very worn. Probably Tinnocommios. Obv: Head facing right. TINCO Rev: Eagle with wings spread standing on snake. Tincommios was joint ruler of the Atrebates kingdom, firstly with his father, Commios the Younger, and later with his younger brother, Eppilus. Tincommios chose to rule the southern sections of the kingdom, which proved to be a mistake as the town of Calleva (Silchester) under his brothers rule became recognised by the Romans as the main centre of Artebatum power. Eppilus overthrew his brother from power in BC 7, and Tincommios fled to Rome to p…
Created on: Thursday 26th November 2009
Last updated: Thursday 24th February 2011
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