© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Drachm 200 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 3.43 g | - |
| Issuer | Cenomani (Cisalpine Gaul) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.43 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194656 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Lion with long talons standing to right; above, pattern of curved lines imitating an inscription.
Comment
Imitation of early Massaliotan "heavy" drachms, weighing 3.70g (see example in link).Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Cenomani (Cisalpine Gaul) was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between the Celts and the Romans. The coin's design features a stylized head of a Celtic deity on one side and an image of a horse on the other, symbolizing the importance of horse breeding and trading in Celtic culture. Despite being made of silver, the coin was not used as widely as other forms of currency, such as the Roman denarius, and its use was largely limited to local trade and commerce.