Ruler
Tincomarus (formerly read Tincommius) · c. 25/20 BC – c. AD 8
Atrebatic king, son of Commius; fled to Rome
Tincomarus ruled the from Calleva (Silchester), succeeding his father Commius around 25–20 BC. His name was long read as Tincommius from the short forms on his coins, such as the TINC on this one; coins found since 1996 give it in full. This begins his 'Classical' coinage: Evans and Bean both saw Roman-trained work in its dies. Around AD 8 he was expelled and fled to Rome; Augustus's names two British kings who took refuge with him, Dumnobellaunus and 'Tim...'. He was replaced by his brother Eppillus.,,,
Known for Bringing Roman-style designs and the sunk name into British gold, and taking refuge with Augustus in Rome.
People Regini and Atrebates: Modern names for the Iron Age peoples of southern England south of the middle Thames, in today's Hampshire, Sussex, Berkshire and Surrey. Their capital was Calleva (Silchester, north Hampshire); catalogues treat their coins as one series.,
Read more: Wikipedia: Tincomarus · Res Gestae 32 (LacusCurtius) · Iron Age Coins in Britain: ABC 1058 · Tincomarus: all coins · Atrebates and Regni: all coins
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