English Coins and Tokens, with a Chapter on Greek and Roman Coins

Step into the world of ancient metal, where each tiny disc tells a story of trade, power and cultural contact. This volume traces the arrival of coined money on the British Isles, beginning with the earliest barter‑beaten pieces that likely drifted ashore on Kent’s coast from Gaul. By weaving together archaeological finds, weight measurements and stylistic clues, the author sketches a plausible timeline for when the native Celtic tribes first began striking their own uninscribed tokens, roughly a century and a half to two centuries before Christ.

The work then widens its scope, offering a concise yet insightful chapter on the Greek and Roman influences that shaped early British minting. Readers will discover how the Macedonian staters of Philip II, carried across the Channel by traders and mercenaries, were copied, adapted and occasionally embellished with local motifs. The resulting blend of imported designs and homegrown creativity makes the study a vivid glimpse into the formative stages of English numismatics.