© Éditions V. Gadoury
© Éditions V. Gadoury
Æ24 - Bull 220 BC - 211 BC
| Bronze | 9.65 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Massalia (Gaul) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 220 BC - 211 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.65 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#356101 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull charging right, Victory above.
Script: Greek
Lettering: MAΣΣALIHTΩN
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of a bull, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in ancient Gaulish culture. The bull was also associated with the goddess Asteria, who was revered in Massalia (modern-day Marseille) where the coin was minted. The coin's design may have been intended to convey the city's wealth and power, as well as its connection to the natural world and the divine.
