Coinage in Iron Age Britain

Coinage in Iron Age Britain, around 800 BCE to 43 CE, consisted mainly of primitive bronze and gold tokens called coinage, used for trade and exchanging value. These coins often bore symbols, deities, or patterns linked to local tribes and rulers, serving both practical and ceremonial purposes. Unlike the standardized coinage of later eras, Iron Age coins varied greatly in design and weight, reflecting regional identities and social status. Their production marked an important step towards more organized economies, facilitating trade across tribes and increasing interactions with neighboring regions.