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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Hexadrachm Iantumarus Type 75 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.98 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Hexadrachm (6) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.98 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to right, ivy (hedera) tendril above; IANTV-MARVS (partially ligate) around.
Lettering: IANTV-MARVS
Comment
Göbl, Hexadrachmen pl. 5, XII/1, 1; Paulsen pl. 34, 792-794;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (16.98g, 26mm, 6h, Very Fine) - In main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #79;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 39. Sold for 8,000 GBP.
Interesting fact
The Hexadrachm coin from Boii was used as a form of currency during a time of great cultural and economic exchange between ancient civilizations. It's fascinating to think that this coin could have been used to purchase goods or services from different cultures, and it's a reminder of the rich history and diversity of trade in the ancient world.
