Bronze with bird in the temple (40 BC - 30 BC) front Bronze with bird in the temple (40 BC - 30 BC) back
Bronze with bird in the temple (40 BC - 30 BC) photo
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Bronze with bird in the temple 40 BC - 30 BC

 
Bronze 2.8 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Carnutes (Gallia Armorica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
40 BC - 30 BC
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.8 g
Diameter
16 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#47153
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Facing bird with outstretched wings, head to the left, standing on a snake. The whole under the pediment of a temple.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a bird depicted in a temple. This design is not commonly found on coins from this region and time period, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.