¼ Silver Stater "Durotrigan E" (58 BC - 45 BC) front ¼ Silver Stater "Durotrigan E" (58 BC - 45 BC) back
¼ Silver Stater "Durotrigan E" (58 BC - 45 BC) photo
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¼ Silver Stater "Durotrigan E" 58 BC - 45 BC

 
Silver 1.22 g 12 mm
Description
Issuer
Durotriges tribe (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
58 BC - 45 BC
Value
¼ Silver Stater (1⁄80)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
1.22 g
Diameter
12 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#196394
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Vertically oriented zigzag across field, 'bird' to right, six-sided irregular shape to left, Y-like objects to either side.

Comment

Later geometric type

Interesting fact

The Durotrigan E coin features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a stylized horse and rider. This design is believed to represent the Celtic goddess Epona, who was revered across much of Celtic Europe as a protector of horses and fertility. The inclusion of this design on the coin suggests that the Durotriges tribe placed great importance on the worship of Epona, and may have used the coin as a form of offering or tribute to the goddess.