


© CGB
¼ Stater with tent 80 BC - 50 BC
Electrum | 1.11 g | 13.5 mm |
Issuer | Osismii (Gallia Armorica) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
Value | ¼ Stater |
Composition | Electrum |
Weight | 1.11 g |
Diameter | 13.5 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#25606 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Androcephalic horse bridled, galloping right; above, remains of the head at the end of a beaded cord; between the legs, the facade of a temple or “tent”.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique tent-shaped design on the reverse side, which is believed to represent the nomadic lifestyle of the Osismii tribe who issued it. This design is not found on any other coins from the same period, making it a distinctive and fascinating feature of this particular coin.