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Obol with N 90 BC - 49 BC
| Silver | 0.45 g | 10.3 mm |
| Issuer | Volcæ Areocomici (Gallia Narbonensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 90 BC - 49 BC |
| Value | 1 Obol |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.45 g |
| Diameter | 10.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25686 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
MA in a four-spoke wheel with central hub.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Celtic deity, possibly the goddess Epona, on its obverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted by the Celtic tribe of the Volcæ Areocomici in Gallia Narbonensis (modern-day southern France) during the 1st century BC. The coin's design and the use of silver as its material also indicate that it was a valuable and widely-used currency during that time.
