½ Stater (300 BC - 100 BC) front ½ Stater (300 BC - 100 BC) back
½ Stater (300 BC - 100 BC) photo
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica

½ Stater 300 BC - 100 BC

 
Gold 3.6 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Sequani (Gallia Celtica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
300 BC - 100 BC
Composition
Gold
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#421169
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Standing figure left.

Interesting fact

The ½ Stater coin from Sequani (Gallia Celtica) made of Gold weighing 3.6 g is interesting because it is a rare example of a gold coin from ancient Celtic culture. Most Celtic coins were made of silver or bronze, so the use of gold for this coin suggests that it may have been a special issue or reserved for high-status individuals. Additionally, the coin's design, which features a stylized horse and rider on one side and a wheel or solar symbol on the other, is unique to Sequani and reflects the cultural and artistic traditions of the region.