Redones BI stater

Serie 4 of musée de Bretagne 258….

The Riedones, also called Redones or Rhedones, were a Gallic tribe located in the region of present-day Brittany, primarily around the modern city of Rennes, which takes its name from this people.

The Riedones were part of the Armorican confederation, an alliance of Gallic tribes in the region. They are mentioned by Julius Caesar in his accounts of the Gallic War. The Riedones were known for their skill in warfare and their participation in revolts against Roman domination. They supported Vercingetorix in his struggle against Caesar, particularly during the great revolt of 52 BC.

Their territory, situated between the Vilaine and Rance rivers, was strategic and fertile, which contributed to their regional influence. After the Roman conquest, the Riedones were integrated into the province of Gallia Lugdunensis and gradually adopted Roman culture and institutions. Rennes (Condate) became an important administrative and economic center under the Roman Empire