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Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES 52 BC - 30 BC
Bronze | 1.90 g | 16.6 mm |
Issuer | Arverni (Gallia Celtica) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 52 BC - 30 BC |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 1.90 g |
Diameter | 16.6 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Cast |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#401894 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Seahorse on the left, surrounding legend in three fragments.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MOTVIDIACA
Comment
This type of bronze is known with the reverse on the left (which is the usual type), but also with the reverse on the right (cf. DT. 3564).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES (52 BC - 30 BC) coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features the Roman goddess Victory, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman expansion into Celtic territories.