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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Hexadrachm Biatec Type 75 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.78 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Hexadrachm (6) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.78 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Male rider riding galloping hippogriff to right; BIATEC in exergue.
Lettering: BIATEC
Comment
Göbl, Hexadrachmen pl. 2 II/1 (3), 1; Paulsen pl. 31, 732-736;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (16.79g, 25mm, 10h; Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #67;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 33. Sold for 3,000 GBP.
• Example #2 (16.78g, 26mm, 11h; Very Fine, scratched):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #66;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 32. Sold for 1,500 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features the image of a Greek goddess, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Celtic-Greek interaction in Europe.
