Ancient British Coins

Ancient British Coins Book – Iron Age Coin Identification Guide (ABC Catalogue)

The Ancient British Coins (ABC) book is the definitive, easy-to-use reference guide to Iron Age coinage of Britain, covering the coins of the Pritani (c.150 BC – AD 45). Compiled by leading experts Elizabeth Cottam, Philip de Jersey, Chris Rudd, and John Sills, this comprehensive catalogue draws on over 45,000 recorded coins from the Celtic Coin Index at the University of Oxford.

Designed to make identification simple and accessible, this essential guide catalogues 999 Iron Age coin types, including 418 new types not previously recorded in earlier works. Each coin is clearly described, dated, and referenced, with rarity estimates provided to help collectors and detectorists better understand their finds.

Packed with over 4,000 high-quality coin photographs and 500 additional illustrations, maps, diagrams, and tables, every coin is shown at twice its actual size—making it easier than ever to spot key identifying features at a glance. Unlike traditional academic texts, ABC is designed as a visual, user-friendly reference, making it both informative and enjoyable to use.

Key Features

• Comprehensive guide to British Iron Age coins (c.150 BC – AD 45)

• Covers 999 coin types, including 418 newly identified types

• Based on 45,000 recorded coins from the Celtic Coin Index

• 4,000+ coin photographs shown at double size for easy identification

• Includes 500 illustrations, maps, tables, and diagrams

• Provides dating, references, and rarity estimates for each coin

• Written by leading experts in Celtic numismatics

Product Details

• Format: Large Hardback

• Size: 30 x 20 cm

• Pages: 256

• Weight: Approx. 1.5 kg

Ideal For

• Metal detectorists identifying Iron Age coin finds

• Coin collectors and numismatists

• Archaeology students and researchers

• Anyone interested in ancient British history

The Ancient British Coins (ABC) catalogue is widely regarded as an indispensable reference for identifying and understanding Iron Age coinage—combining expert scholarship with an accessible, image-rich format that makes it a must-have for any serious collector or detectorist.