Drachm at boar (Fouzilhon type) (121 BC - 52 BC) front Drachm at boar (Fouzilhon type) (121 BC - 52 BC) back
Drachm at boar (Fouzilhon type) (121 BC - 52 BC) photo
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Drachm at boar Fouzilhon type 121 BC - 52 BC

 
Silver 2.15 g -
Description
Issuer
Ruteni (Gallia Narbonensis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
121 BC - 52 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.15 g
Size
15.5 mm
Thickness
1.2 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#329790
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Long-eared boar at left; bristling mane; above the animal there is a thin lunula.

Comment

There are 11 variants described by C. Lopez.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design of a boar on the obverse (front side), which was a common motif in ancient Celtic art and symbolized strength and fertility.