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Bronze Unit "Kentish type" 50 BC - 25 BC
Bronze | 2.51 g | - |
Issuer | Cantii tribe (Celtic Britain) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 50 BC - 25 BC |
Currency | Stater |
Composition | Bronze |
Weight | 2.51 g |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#116429 |
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Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Horned and winged quadruped facing left, annulets around.
Comment
BMC 2480-91;Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Kentish type Bronze Unit coin from the Cantii tribe is that it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the same era. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized horse, while the reverse side features a wheel or spiral pattern. This distinctive design has led some numismatists to suggest that the coin may have been used for ceremonial or religious purposes, rather than as a practical form of currency.