


© Numisaisne
¼ Stater Class III 80 BC - 50 BC
Billon | 1.60 g | 15 mm |
Issuer | Coriosolites (Gallia Armorica) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
Value | ¼ Stater |
Composition | Billon |
Weight | 1.60 g |
Diameter | 15 mm |
Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#8078 |
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Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Androcephalic horse facing right, surmounted by simulacrum of charioteer; under the horse, a boar or a kind of volute.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a Roman-style eagle, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Roman expansion into Gaul.