Denier with helmeted head (80 BC - 50 BC) front Denier with helmeted head (80 BC - 50 BC) back
Denier with helmeted head (80 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Denier with helmeted head 80 BC - 50 BC

 
Billon 1.43 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Aedui (Gallia Celtica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
80 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Denier
Composition
Billon
Weight
1.43 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#191749
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Horse galloping to left; annulet above, pellet-in-annulet below.

Comment

For the reverse, there are many combinations, depending on whether there is a roundel, a ringlet or a pointed ringlet on either side of the horse. On this copy, it is clearly a ringlet pointed above the horse and between its legs.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a helmeted head, which was a common motif in Celtic coinage and symbolized the wearer's status as a warrior or noble.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (80 BC - 50 BC)  - - - - - -

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