¼ Stater with tent (80 BC - 50 BC) front ¼ Stater with tent (80 BC - 50 BC) back
¼ Stater with tent (80 BC - 50 BC) photo
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¼ Stater with tent 80 BC - 50 BC

 
Electrum 1.11 g 13.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Osismii (Gallia Armorica)
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
References
Numista
N#25606
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.