© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Gold Stater with boar 100 BC - 50 BC
| Gold | 7.41 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Aquitania Gallic tribes (Gallia Aquitania) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.41 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#420346 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Boar facing left with palm below and two crossed palms with flower in the middle above.
Comment
Traditional attribution was to the Petrocorii tribe.
Interesting fact
The Gold Stater with boar from Uncertain Aquitania Gallic tribes (Gallia Aquitania) is interesting because it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side depicts a boar, which was a symbol of strength and fertility in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Greek colonization in the region. This coin is a rare and valuable example of the cultural richness and diversity of ancient Europe.