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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm Dreiecksornament Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 4.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191274 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to right; vestigial legend remnants behind.
Comment
Carpathian region.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (4.25g, 19mm, 9h; Near Extremely Fine, scraped obverse) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #708;
◦ Published in R. Göbl, Ostkeltischer Typenatlas (Braunschweig, 1973);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 179. Sold for 500 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 28, 7 May 1984, lot 61.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "dreiecksornament," which is a triangle-shaped ornament that is found on the coin's reverse side. This design element is believed to have been inspired by the art and culture of the ancient Celts, who were known for their skill in metalworking and their use of intricate designs and patterns. The use of the dreiecksornament on this coin suggests that it may have been used as a symbol of Celtic identity or cultural exchange in the region where it was minted.
