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Drachm Kapostal Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.71 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.71 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider wearing helmet with long crest on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.71g, 14mm, 12h; Very Fine) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #800;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 200. Estimated at 100 GBP, Unsold.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 15, 8 November 1974, lot 3.
Interesting fact
The Drachm (Kapostal Type) coin from Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features a depiction of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the two civilizations during that time period.
