Potin with boar (Class Ij) (75 BC - 52 BC) front Potin with boar (Class Ij) (75 BC - 52 BC) back
Potin with boar (Class Ij) (75 BC - 52 BC) photo
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Potin with boar Class Ij 75 BC - 52 BC

 
Potin 4.14 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Leuci (Gallia Belgica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
75 BC - 52 BC
Composition
Potin
Weight
4.14 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#156015
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Boar-sign facing left, tail curled; lily-shaped stem starting from the center of the exergue line.

Comment

Identification table of the different classes

Interesting 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 fierce animal, associated with strength, courage, and fertility. The use of the boar on this coin may have been intended to convey the power and prestige of the Leuci tribe, who were known for their skilled warriors and strong military presence in the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (75 BC - 52 BC)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Potin with boar (Class Ij) (75 BC - 52 BC) coin.