It is always much more difficult to acquire gold staters of the Dobunni than staters of other tribes. This is because the Dobunni seemed to have commenced minting later than other tribes and none of their known rulers apparently reigned as long as other British kings such as Verica and Cunobelinus, and therefore issued fewer coins. So it is with pride and pleasure that we introduce you to this rare gold stater of Anted. It sports the famous tribal tree emblem, all three tails of the triple-tailed horse are clearly displayed and you can clearly read the ruler's name. The letter D is replaced with a Greek theta, which suggests that Anted may have been pronounced Anteth. This lovely specimen is a pedigree piece that comes from two good collections - those of Commander Richard Paston Mack, MVO (1901-74), author of The Coinage of Ancient Britain, and of Dr George Henry Abbott, MB, CM (1867-1942). Chris Rudd March list.                                                                  22.1.07