INCERTAINES PETIT BILLON AU CHEVAL ET AUX TRISKÈLES 60 BC - 50 BC

Reverse

Horse leaping to the right between a triskel and a snake.

Comment

This type is attributed in the Nouvel Atlas to coins from the Arverne periphery, whose attribution is uncertain. The few reported finds are to be found west of the Massif Central. There are silver coins (DT. 3610) and bronze coins (DT. 3610A). It is more likely that the coins are billon, more or less white.

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Ce type est attribué dans le Nouvel Atlas aux monnaies de la périphérie arverne, à l'attribution incertaine. Les rares lieux de trouvaille signalés se situeraient à l’ouest du Massif Central. Il existerait des monnaies d’argent (DT. 3610) et d’autres en bronze (DT. 3610A). Il est plus vraisemblable de penser qu’il s’agit de billon, plus ou moins blanc.

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 features a horse and a rider, while the reverse side features a triskelion, a symbol commonly associated with the Celtic culture. The use of Billon, a metal alloy composed of silver and copper, was also a common practice among ancient Celtic tribes. This coin's design and materials reflect the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between the Celtic and Greek civilizations during this time period.