© CGB
© CGB
Bronze with eagle and cross 100 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 2.50 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Carnutes (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#153530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle in profile right, with a pentagram behind the head; in front of him, a pointed cross with four globules in quarters.
Comment
The association of the balled cross and the pentagram is interesting; it is found both on this bronze of the Carnutes and on the YLLICCI bronzes of the Senones (see example in link).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle and a cross, which are symbols that have been associated with different meanings and interpretations throughout history. The eagle has been a symbol of power, strength, and freedom, while the cross has been a symbol of religion, faith, and spirituality. The combination of these two symbols on the coin may suggest that the people of Carnutes (Gallia Armorica) valued both the power and spirituality that these symbols represented.
