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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm Simmering and Réte Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.30 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Boii of Southwestern Slovakia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.30 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194753 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised horse to left, pellet within circle of dots above.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 38, 888;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.30g, 13mm, 5h, Good Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #861;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #148[reverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 227. Sold for 400 GBP.
Interesting fact
The Drachm coin from Boii of Southwestern Slovakia, made of Silver and weighing 2.30g, 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.
