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Bronze with helmeted head CRICIRV 50 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | - | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Suessiones (Gallia Belgica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 40 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#84946 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Winged horse leaping towards left; legend below; beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CRICIRV
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The helmeted head on the obverse (front) side of the coin is a distinctly Celtic element, while the Latin inscription "CRICIRV" (an abbreviation of the Latin name "Criciorix") and the use of Bronze as the material suggest a Roman influence. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the Suessiones, a Celtic tribe that lived in what is now Belgium and was eventually incorporated into the Roman Empire.
