© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
© Jean Elsen & ses Fils s.a.
Denier with hippocampus facing right 100 BC - 75 BC
| Silver | 2.27 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Allobroges (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 75 BC |
| Value | 1 Denier |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355849 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Hippocampus to right.
Interesting fact
The coin , a Standard circulation coin Denier with hippocampus facing right (100 BC - 75 BC) from Allobroges (Gallia Narbonensis) made of Silver weighing 2.27 g, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of a hippocampus, a mythical creature that is half horse and half fish. This symbol was often associated with the god Neptune and was used to represent the power and influence of the sea. The fact that this coin features a hippocampus facing right suggests that it may have been used as a symbol of protection or good luck for sailors and travelers who ventured out to sea.
