Boar Stater (Figurative Style) (200 BC - 50 BC) front Boar Stater (Figurative Style) (200 BC - 50 BC) back
Boar Stater (Figurative Style) (200 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Boar Stater Figurative Style 200 BC - 50 BC

 
Billon 6.09 g 20 mm
Description
Issuer
Bodiocasses (Gallia Armorica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Stater
Composition
Billon
Weight
6.09 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#351670
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Human-headed horse galloping right, stylized charioteer above, holding whip; in field to right, x within square; beneath horse, boar to right.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Boar Stater coin from Bodiocasses (Gallia Armorica) is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a boar, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Celtic-Greek interaction in Gaul.