Gaul Gallia Belgica Suessiones
Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV (50 BC - 40 BC) front Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV (50 BC - 40 BC) back
Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV (50 BC - 40 BC) photo
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Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV (50 BC - 40 BC) front Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV (50 BC - 40 BC) back
© @Tichat40

Bronze at bearded type CRICIRV 50 BC - 40 BC

 
Bronze 2.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
 Suessiones (Gallia Belgica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 50 BC - 40 BC
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 2.2 g
Diameter
 18 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Hammered
Orientation
 Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-10
References
Numista
 N#160248
Rarity index
 93%

Reverse

Winged horse leaping to the left, ringlet pointed under the horse, legend below the horse, beaded circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CRICIRV

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a bearded portrait of King Cricirv, which was a unique design choice for coins during that time period.