Bronze with boar (60 BC - 50 BC) front Bronze with boar (60 BC - 50 BC) back
Bronze with boar (60 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Bronze with boar 60 BC - 50 BC

 
Bronze 2.29 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Veliocasses (Gallia Belgica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 50 BC
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.29 g
Diameter
15.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#159068
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Boar on the left; between the legs, wheel with five spokes, beaded circle.

Comment

Many of these bronzes come from the same tools. The specimens in the Rouen museum come from Saint-André-sur-Cailly.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a boar on its design, which was a symbol of strength and bravery in ancient Celtic culture.