© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Obol 40 BC
40 BC year| Silver | 0.4 g | 11 mm |
| Issuer | Nemausus (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.4 g |
| Diameter | 11 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#372484 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
NEM
COL
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin from Nemausus is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Roman goddess Libertas, while the reverse side features a Celtic-style horse and rider. This blending of cultural motifs reflects the complex history of the region, which was inhabited by the Celts before being conquered by the Romans.