½ Stater with boars and beaded ringlet (60 BC - 50 BC) front ½ Stater with boars and beaded ringlet (60 BC - 50 BC) back
½ Stater with boars and beaded ringlet (60 BC - 50 BC) photo
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½ Stater with boars and beaded ringlet 60 BC - 50 BC

 
Electrum 2.85 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Aulerci Eburovices (Gallia Armorica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 50 BC
Value
½ Stater
Composition
Electrum
Weight
2.85 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#309641
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Stylized horse leaping right, charioteer above horse; under the horse, a boar ensign turned to the right; a beaded and pointed ringlet in front of the chest.

Comment

This type of boar lapel with the beaded and pointed ringlet is the direct prototype of the LT 7021 bronze, with a more stylized charioteer and the addition of a ringlet pointed in front of the horse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, including boars and a beaded ringlet, which were likely used to represent the cultural and religious beliefs of the Aulerci Eburovices tribe in Gallia Armorica. The use of electrum, a naturally occurring alloy of gold and silver, adds to the coin's value and historical significance.