Coins Reveal History's Secrets

The issuance of coins provides critical insights into historical events, showcasing the power dynamics and political rivalries among ancient tribes such as Tascivarnus and the Trinavantes. The coins serve as tangible evidence of military conquests and retreats, illustrating the complex interactions between tribes around 15 to 10 BC. Commius, a pivotal figure and a somewhat untrustworthy ally of Julius Caesar, emerges as the first king in Britain to mint coins bearing his name. This marks the beginning of documented British history based on local sources, highlighting the origins of long-standing political rivalries that shape the historical narrative.

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