© CGB
© CGB
Potin with boar Class Ie 75 BC - 50 BC
| Potin | 4.30 g | 16.00 mm |
| Issuer | Leuci (Gallia Belgica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 75 BC - 50 BC |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 4.30 g |
| Diameter | 16.00 mm |
| Thickness | 4.80 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#195558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Boar-sign facing left, tail curled; shaft surmounted by a large central ringlet flanked by two small ringlets placed at the end of the boar's legs.
Comment
Identification table of the different classesInteresting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a boar on one side, which was a common motif in Celtic art and symbolism. The boar was considered a powerful and sacred animal in Celtic culture, representing strength, courage, and fertility. The use of the boar on this coin may have been intended to convey the power and authority of the tribe or leader who issued it.
