© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Drachm with rider holding shield 100 BC - 50 BC
| Silver | 3 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Pictones (Gallia Celtica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#351551 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Horseman galloping right, holding shield; beneath, lily-ornament.
Interesting fact
The coin features a unique design of a rider holding a shield, which is not commonly seen in ancient Greek coinage. This suggests that the Pictones, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region where the coin was minted, may have had a strong warrior culture or tradition.