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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Didrachm Sattelkopfpferd Type of Inotesti-Racoasa 300 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 6.33 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Dacians of Moldavia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | Didrachm (2) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 6.33 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (6.33g, 25mm, 11h; Very Fine) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #654;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 64, 28 November 2019, Lot 33. Estimated at 75 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by F. Sternberg, Auction XIII, 17 November 1983, lot 31.
Interesting fact
The Didrachm coin , which was used by the Dacians of Moldavia, features a unique design element - a horse's head on the obverse (front side) of the coin. This design was inspired by the Sarmatian culture, which was a nomadic people who lived in the steppes of Eastern Europe and were known for their horse breeding and riding skills. The use of this design element on the coin suggests that the Dacians of Moldavia had strong cultural ties with the Sarmatians and valued their equestrian traditions.
