© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Hexadrachm Nonnos Type 75 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 16.95 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Boii |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Hexadrachm (6) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.95 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman, holding sword in right hand and branch in left, riding to right; NONNOS between two lines below; all within linear-arch border.
Lettering: NONNOS
Comment
Göbl, Hexadrachmen pl. 5, XIV/1C, 1-2; Paulsen pl. 33, 771-773;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (16.95g, 27mm, 3h, Good 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, #81;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 40. Sold for 2,800 GBP.
Interesting fact
The Hexadrachm (Nonnos Type) coin from Boii was minted during a time of great cultural and political change in the region. The Boii were a Celtic tribe that inhabited parts of modern-day Germany, Austria, and the Czech Republic, and their coinage reflects the influence of both Celtic and Greek cultures. The coin's design features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek elements, with the obverse bearing a stylized head of the Celtic goddess Epona and the reverse featuring a depiction of the Greek god Apollo. This fusion of cultural influences is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Boii and their role in the broader context of ancient European history.
