© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
© John Conduitt (CC BY-SA)
Bronze with horse Type of Chilly 60 BC - 40 BC
| Bronze | 2.23 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Ambiani (Gallia Belgica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 60 BC - 40 BC |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.23 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#380505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse right, long tail with three strands, crouched charioteer above.
Interesting fact
The horse depicted on the coin is actually a type of horse known as a "chilly," which was a small, lightweight horse breed that was popular in ancient Gaul (modern-day France and Belgium). The chilly was known for its speed and agility, and was often used as a cavalry horse in battle. The fact that this coin features a chilly horse suggests that the people of Ambiani (Gallia Belgica) valued the breed and wanted to showcase it on their currency.
