Drachm with horse (100 BC - 50 BC) front Drachm with horse (100 BC - 50 BC) back
Drachm with horse (100 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Drachm with horse 100 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 2.1 g -
Description
Issuer
Ruteni (Gallia Narbonensis)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
100 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.1 g
Size
12.5 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Rectangular (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#329808
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse passing to the left, a curved line starting from its mouth and joining a sort of beaded circle, a beaded ringlet above the croup.

Interesting fact

The Drachm with horse from Ruteni (Gallia Narbonensis) is an interesting coin because it features a unique design element - a horse - which was not commonly found on coins of that time period. The inclusion of the horse on the coin may have been a symbol of strength, power, or mobility, and its presence on the coin could have been meant to convey the importance of these qualities to the people of Ruteni. Additionally, the fact that the coin was made of silver, a valuable and durable metal, may have been a reflection of the wealth and prosperity of the region at the time.