© CGB
© CGB
Denier or Quinarius with helmeted head and carnyxes 80 BC - 50 BC
| Silver | 1 g | 11.5 mm |
| Issuer | Aulerci Cenomani (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1 g |
| Diameter | 11.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329934 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Free horse galloping left, between two carnyxes.
Comment
These coins often have a chisel mark, perhaps a sign of demonetization or sacrifice.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Celtic and Roman elements. The helmeted head on the obverse (front) side of the coin is a common feature of Roman coins, while the carnyxes (a type of Celtic horn) on the reverse (back) side are a distinctly Celtic motif. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history of the Aulerci Cenomani tribe, who were a Celtic people living in what is now modern-day France, but were influenced by Roman culture during the period of Roman expansion into Gaul.