© CGB
© CGB
Bronze with birds and snake 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 3.07 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Carnutes (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.07 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153531 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Eagle attacking serpent facing right; under the eagle, an alerion; the eagle is flanked by a pentagram and a ball cross decorated with globules.
Comment
This type of bronze is quite abundant; it had a very wide circulation area.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, with birds and a snake depicted on one side, which may represent the balance between nature and the power of the state. Additionally, the coin's weight of 3.07g suggests that it was a significant denomination in the ancient Celtic currency system.
