© CGB
© CGB
¼ Stater with lyre and rowel 200 BC - 100 BC
| Gold | 1.89 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Riedones (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | ¼ Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.89 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329982 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse facing left, with lyre above croup and six-spoked wheel between legs; a very simplified charioteer rest above the tail.
Comment
According to Louis-Pol Delestrée, this coin illustrates the very first Riedones minting in gold. This type already shows the wheel under the horse which is not yet androcephalic as in the series which will follow in billon, but keeps the lyre of the series of the same name which was issued in the neighboring countries to the North-East and to the East of the Riedonian countries.Interesting fact
The Riedones coin features a unique combination of symbols, with the lyre representing music and poetry, and the rowel (a type of spur) symbolizing strength and courage. This combination suggests that the people of Riedones valued both artistic expression and military prowess.