JOURNAL ARTICLE

The Use of Celtic Coinage in Early Roman London: A Re-interpretation of Bloomberg Wax Tablet 31.

  • Published In: Britannia, 2023, v. 54. P. 3 1 of 3

  • Database: Historical Abstracts with Full Text 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Johnson, Tom 3 of 3

Abstract

The reference to 'victoriati' in Bloomberg Wax Tablet 31 has been interpreted as a request for 52 Roman quinarii. This paper argues that quinarii were not available in significant enough quantities to make such a payment and that a more credible alternative is to see these 'victoriati' as a reference to local, Celtic coinage, specifically the silver issues of Epaticcus or Cunobelin. This identification, supported by recent metallurgic studies, alongside data from hoards, excavations and the Portable Antiquities Scheme, suggests a more prolonged use of Celtic coinage in Roman London than has previously been appreciated. Supplementary material is available online and provides data supporting the assertions made. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Britannia. 2023/11, Vol. 54, p3
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:0068-113X
  • DOI:10.1017/S0068113X23000223
  • Accession Number:174017509
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