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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm Alexander III Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.03 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.03 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194891 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised figure of Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre; amphora to left.
Comment
Imitation of Tetradrachm of Alexander III of Macedon.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.03g, 18mm, 12h, Extremely Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #897;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #158[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 239. Sold for 320 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 56, 13 May 1991, lot 12.
Interesting fact
The Drachm (Alexander III Type) coin was used by the ancient Celts in Eastern Europe during the 200 BC - 1 BC period. It's interesting to note that the Celtic tribes in this region were known for their skilled metalworking and coinage, and this coin is a great example of their craftsmanship. The coin features an image of Alexander the Great, who was a powerful leader and conqueror of the ancient world. The fact that the Celts chose to feature him on their coinage speaks to the significant cultural and economic impact that Greek civilization had on the region at the time.
