Catuvellauni & Trinovantes. Cunobelin. Circa 10-41 AD. AR Unit (1.23 
gm). Hunting Dog Type. CVN in rectangular box, beaded border / Celtic 
dog left, S-shaped tail raised, beaded ring above, beaded border. Hobbs 
1858-61; Van Arsdell 1949; SCBC 301. Toned VF, well centered CVN. Very 
rare. ($300)

Ex Cotswold Collection.

Evans, Mack, and Van Arsdell say the obverse legend is CVNO, whereas 
CVN is the correct reading. Mack, Van Arsdell , Mossop, and the British 
Museum all describe the animal as a horse in error. This is a Celtic 
hunting dog, the mascot of Cunobelin, whose very name means ‘Hound of 
Belenus.’

Used with permission of CNG (cngcoins.com), March, 2011