Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES (52 BC - 30 BC) front Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES (52 BC - 30 BC) back
Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES (52 BC - 30 BC) photo
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Bronze Motvidiaca8 - ARVERNES 52 BC - 30 BC

 
Bronze 1.90 g 16.6 mm
Description
Issuer
Arverni (Gallia Celtica)
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
References
Numista
N#401894
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Seahorse on the left, surrounding legend in three fragments.Automatically translated

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).

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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.