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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol Kinnloser Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.88 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.88 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194295 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (0.88g, 10mm, 2h, Good Very Fine) - in main image:
◦ Reportedly found in the vicinity of Belgrade.
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #661;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 168. Sold for 340 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Obol (Kinnloser Type) coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the artistic skills of the ancient Celts. The coin's obverse side depicts a stylized horse, while the reverse side features a wheel or a circle with a central dot, which is believed to represent the sun or the cycle of life. This design not only highlights the Celts' artistic abilities but also provides insight into their beliefs and cultural practices.
