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Drachm Stern Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 3.72 g | 15 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 | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194482 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing to right, star above, pellet-in-torque below.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (3.72g, 15mm, 2h, Near Extremely Fine) - in main image:
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #695;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 176. Sold for 400 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 47, 4 November 1991, Lot 28.
• Example #1 (3.70g, 15mm, 1h, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #590;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 35. Sold for 260 GBP;
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 49, 16 November 1992, lot 48.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (Stern Type) (300 BC - 201 BC) from Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) made of Silver weighing 3.72 g is that it features an image of a seated figure on one side and an animal on the other, which is a common design element in Celtic coinage. This coin, in particular, showcases the skill and craftsmanship of the ancient Celts in minting coins that not only served as a medium of exchange but also as a reflection of their artistic and cultural heritage.
