Gaul Gallia Belgica Bellovaci
Bronze with rooster and human head (50 BC - 30 BC) front Bronze with rooster and human head (50 BC - 30 BC) back
Bronze with rooster and human head (50 BC - 30 BC) photo
© CGB
Bronze with rooster and human head (50 BC - 30 BC) front Bronze with rooster and human head (50 BC - 30 BC) back
© CGB

Bronze with rooster and human head 50 BC - 30 BC

 
Bronze 2.5 g 15.5 mm
Description
Issuer
 Bellovaci (Gallia Belgica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 50 BC - 30 BC
Composition
 Bronze
Weight
 2.5 g
Diameter
 15.5 mm
Thickness
 2.34 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#86739
Rarity index
 90%

Reverse

Rooster standing right, wings outstretched, chest and belly made of human head; in front, a spinning star with rounded ends, pointed in the heart, surmounted by a pointed annulet.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of a rooster and a human head on the obverse (front) side, which is not commonly seen in ancient coinage. The rooster was a symbol of vigilance and courage, while the human head may represent a deity or a prominent figure from the time period. The combination of these two symbols may suggest a connection between the natural world and human society, or perhaps a message of awareness and alertness.