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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol Kugelreiter Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.44 g | 9 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Noricum |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190298 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winckelkreuz cross with pellet in centre.
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 44 C1;History of the piece in the main image:
• Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #222;
• Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #56[reverse]).
Recorded Sales:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 88. Unsold. Estimate 50 GBP in good F grade.
Interesting fact
The Obol (Kugelreiter Type) coin from the Kingdom of Noricum, which was minted between 100 BC and 1 BC, features a unique design on its obverse side. Instead of depicting a monarch or a deity, as was common in ancient coinage, this coin bears an image of a stylized tree, with branches that curve upwards and outwards from the center. This design element is known as a "kugelreiter," which translates to "sphere-rider" in German, and is a distinctive feature of Norican coins from this period. The use of this design may have been intended to symbolize the connection between the kingdom and the natural world, or to convey a sense of stability and growth.