Gaul Gallia Armorica Durocasses
Potin with boar-sign (60 BC - 40 BC) front Potin with boar-sign (60 BC - 40 BC) back
Potin with boar-sign (60 BC - 40 BC) photo
© CGB
Potin with boar-sign (60 BC - 40 BC) front Potin with boar-sign (60 BC - 40 BC) back
© CGB

Potin with boar-sign 60 BC - 40 BC

 
Pewter 6.97 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
 Durocasses (Gallia Armorica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 60 BC - 40 BC
Composition
 Pewter
Weight
 6.97 g
Diameter
 21 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Cast
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#75918
Rarity index
 95%

Reverse

Boar-sign on the right; peripheral bead.

Comment

Fort Harrouard would have been identified as the workshop where this Potin was made.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that the boar symbol on the Potin coin was a common motif in Celtic art and culture, representing strength, courage, and fertility.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
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Bronze with helmeted head and horse 60 BC - 50 BC front Bronze with helmeted head and horse 60 BC - 50 BC back Bronze with helmeted head and horse 60 BC - 50 BC  
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Bronze 2.72 g 16 mm