Bronze with rider (100 BC - 1 BC) front Bronze with rider (100 BC - 1 BC) back
Bronze with rider (100 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Bronze with rider 100 BC - 1 BC

 
Bronze 3.51 g 16.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Carnutes (Gallia Armorica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 1 BC
Composition
Bronze
Weight
3.51 g
Diameter
16.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#150630
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Winged horseman right, appearing to be naked, holding forked staff in right hand; the reins extend after the bit in a volute, another volute below the horse, beaded circle.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - a rider on horseback - which was a rare motif in ancient Celtic coinage. This suggests that the Carnutes tribe, who issued the coin, may have had a strong equestrian culture or tradition.