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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Drachm Tótfalu Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.47 g | 15 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 | 2.47 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Stylised horse prancing to left; bird above to left.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 46, 1043;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (2.47g, 15mm, 6h, Extremely Fine, toned) - 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, #845;
◦ 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 #144[reverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 222. Sold for 420 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz (Graz), Auction V, 1 December 1975, lot 11.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Drachm (Tótfalu Type) (100 BC - 1 BC) from Boii of Southern Slovakia and Northern Hungary made of Silver weighing 2.47 g is that it features a unique combination of Boii tribal symbols and Greek mythological figures. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized horse's head, which was a symbol of the Boii tribe, while the reverse side features an image of the Greek goddess Athena, highlighting the cultural exchange and influence of Greek civilization on the Boii people. This blend of cultures is a fascinating aspect of the coin's design and reflects the rich cultural heritage of the region.
