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Obol Kapostal Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.66 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Obol = ⅙ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.66 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#196119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised horse prancing to left, pellet above.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.66g, 9mm, 5h, Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #832;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 43. Sold for 200 GBP;
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Hercuniates was used as a form of currency among the Central and Eastern European Celts during a time of great cultural and economic exchange. Despite its small weight of 0.66 grams, it was widely accepted and valued for its silver content, which made it a reliable medium of exchange for trade and commerce.
