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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol Kapostal Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.75 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.75 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191442 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised horse prancing to left, annulet above.
Comment
Paulsen pl. 27, 666; Dembski, MÖNG 1994, 20;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (0.75g, 9mm, 2h; Extremely Fine) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #833;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 217. Sold for 260 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 50, 27 November 1989, lot 57.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol coin from Hercuniates is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized horse, which was a symbol of strength and power in Celtic culture, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Greek goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Mediterranean world on the Celts of Central and Eastern Europe.
