We've never had one of these before. It's a Cunobelinus Walker silver unit. It appears to have been minted specifically - not for the Catuvellauni or Trinovantes, as one might expect - but for the Cantiaci of Kent. Just so that the people of Kent are in no doubt as to who is controlling their destiny, Cunobelinus's moneyer emblazons CVN big, boldly and bang in the middle of both sides of the coin. The man walking (or running) is probably meant to represent Hercules or a British counterpart, such as Camulos or Cunomaglos, and he carries a large knobbly club over his shoulder, not as a threat of violence to the submissive Cantiaci if they step out of line and turn aggressive, but more, we surmise, as a promise of protection that Cunobelinus offers his subjects south of the Thames. Only twelve other examples of this coin are known, including two in the British Museum. Chris Rudd November List.                                                                                  24.10.05