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Obol Kapostal Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.84 g | 13 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 | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to left, pellets above and below.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.84g, 13mm, 1h; Extremely Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #840;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 205. Sold for 140 GBP.
• Example #2 (0.78g, 12mm, 1h; Good Very Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #841;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 220. Sold for 100 GBP.
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 stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Greek world on the Celts of Central and Eastern Europe during that time period.
