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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Obol Manching 2 Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 0.47 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.47 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189324 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Horse to left with pellet mane, three pellets above.
Comment
Kellner, Manching pl. 27, 681 var.Recorded Sales:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 Sep 2019, lot 9. Sold for 130 GBP in EF grade.
• Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 49, 16-17 November 1992, lot 24.
Interesting fact
The Obol coin from Vindelici of Germania, made of silver and weighing 0.47g, is interesting because it is one of the earliest known coins to feature a portrait of a ruler. The coin bears the image of a king or chieftain, which is believed to be King Marcomir, who ruled the Vindelici tribe in the 1st century BC. This coin is a rare example of early coinage and is considered a valuable artifact for historians and collectors.