Latin and Celtic on British Coin

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Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
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Before the Roman invasion of Britain in 43 CE, rulers in the south-east struck coins with Latin inscriptions. Verica is described as REX (king) and COOMI F (son of Commius). Gradually, names usually in Celtic, appeared on coins beyond the south-east. Silver coin of Verica from Southern England, circa 10-40 CE. Found at Wanborough, Surrey. Treasure Trove. (The British Museum, London).

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Amin, O. S. M. (2016, October 26). Latin and Celtic on British Coin. World History Encyclopedia. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5912/latin-and-celtic-on-british-coin/

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Latin and Celtic on British Coin." World History Encyclopedia, October 26, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5912/latin-and-celtic-on-british-coin/.

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Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Latin and Celtic on British Coin." World History Encyclopedia, 26 Oct 2016, https://www.worldhistory.org/image/5912/latin-and-celtic-on-british-coin/.

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