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Drachm Tótfalu Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.45 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Boii of Southern Slovakia and Northern Hungary |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Drachm (1) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.45 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189399 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylized horse jumping to the left, eight-spoke wheel in the field above it.
Comment
Paulsen Pl.45 1028. Dembski 650.Drachms of Tótfalu type are named by the village where 944 pieces of this type have been found in 1903.
Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.45g, 16mm, 8h; Extremely Fine)
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #844;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 207. Sold for 120 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 16, 9 May 1975, lot 6.
Interesting fact
The Drachm (Tótfalu Type) coin from Boii of Southern Slovakia and Northern Hungary, made of Silver weighing 2.45g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during the reign of the Roman Republic, and its design features the image of a Boii warrior on one side and the Roman goddess Roma on the other. The coin's Silver content and intricate design make it a highly sought-after collector's item, and it is considered a prized addition to any ancient coin collection.
