© CGB
© CGB
¼ Stater with boat biface 70 BC - 50 BC
| Gold | 1.35 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Morini (Gallia Belgica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 70 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329927 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tree flanked by two horizontal ornamental symbols; below, broken sickle-shaped line with two crescent and lowercase gamma symbols.
Comment
This type of coin commonly described “with boat” is described by “the tree and the broken line” in the New Atlas. Some prefer to see a character with an over-developed helmet.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design, with a boat on one side and a biface (a tool used for striking coins) on the other. This design was used during the reign of the Roman Republic and is a distinctive feature of coins from the Morini tribe in Gallia Belgica.