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Drachm with aquatic leaves 175 BC - 75 BC
Silver | 2.35 g | - |
Issuer | Ruteni (Gallia Narbonensis) |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 175 BC - 75 BC |
Value | 1 Drachm |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | 2.35 g |
Size | 14 mm |
Shape | Rectangular (irregular) |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#171396 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Balled cross, divided into four angles: water leaf in the 1st, 2nd and 4th ones, balled ax in the 3rd quarter.
Comment
Ruteni coins have been the subject of a recent study by C. Lopez; the coins "with aquatic leaves" are listed there, classified in five variants.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The inclusion of aquatic leaves on the coin's reverse side is a distinctly Celtic element, while the use of the Greek drachma denomination and the coin's weight in silver are indicative of Greek influence. This blending of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the region in which the coin was minted, where Greek and Celtic cultures coexisted and interacted in the centuries leading up to the Roman conquest.