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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm Simmering and Réte Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.34 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Boii of Southwestern Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191680 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus flying right.
Comment
Area of Bratislava.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.34g, 15mm, 3h; Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #852;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 212. Estimated at 250 GBP, unsold.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionhaus Numismatica (Vienna), Auction 12, 11 May 1976, lot 2. (Photo for lot 8 as images swapped).
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Boii of Southwestern Slovakia, made of silver and weighing 2.34g, is interesting because it features a unique combination of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a stylized horse, which is a common motif in Celtic art, while the reverse side features the image of a seated figure, reminiscent of Greek coins. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region and the interactions between different civilizations during that time.
