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Drachm with hippophorus 80 BC - 50 BC
| Silver | 1.83 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Namnetes (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.83 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#324376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Androcephalous horse galloping right led by charioteer extending right hand; between the horse legs, hippophorus.
Comment
This drachm is stylistically very close to the DT coins 3677 from the series “derived from the hippophorus” (see link below).Interesting fact
The hippophorus, which is depicted on the coin, is a mythical creature that is half horse and half bird. It was a symbol of the Gallic tribe, the Namnetes, who lived in what is now modern-day France. The use of this symbol on the coin highlights the cultural and artistic exchange that took place between different civilizations in ancient Europe.
