© CGB
© CGB
Obol with AR 76 BC - 49 BC
| Silver | 0.46 g | 10.9 mm |
| Issuer | Volcæ Areocomici (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 76 BC - 49 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.46 g |
| Diameter | 10.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#355693 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with legend in quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: V O L C
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Celtic deity, possibly the goddess Epona, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted by the Volcæ Areocomici, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region of Gallia Narbonensis (modern-day southern France) during the 1st century BC. The inclusion of a Celtic deity on the coin highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between the Celts and the Romans during this period.
