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Drachm Dachreiter Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 2.27 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Scordisci (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.27 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Stylised horse to left; wheel or pellet-in-annulet above.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.27g, 14mm, Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #460;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 22. Sold for 80 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (Dachreiter Type) from Scordisci is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a depiction of a stylized horse, which was a symbol of strength and power in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period. This coin serves as a fascinating example of how different cultures can come together and influence each other's art, religion, and traditions.
