© CGB
© CGB
Denier with helmeted head CVBIO 90 BC - 10 BC
| Silver | 1.85 g | 12.5 mm |
| Issuer | Nitiobroges (Gallia Celtica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 10 BC |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.85 g |
| Diameter | 12.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#336596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse strapped to the left, the legend above the croup and a torc between the legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CVBIO
Comment
These "drachms" by their typology and their metrology resemble more the coinage of western Gaul than the Aquitaine coinage. The weight is closer to the denarius system than to the drachma system. The typology is close to Santones or Lemovices.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a helmeted head of CVBIO, which is a rare design element for coins from this region and time period. It's believed that the helmet may have been added to symbolize the wearer's status as a warrior or military leader.