© CGB
© CGB
Potin with confronted animals Class II 60 BC - 50 BC
| Potin | 4.87 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Suessiones (Gallia Belgica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 4.87 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Wolf and wild boar standing face to face around a globule, beaded circle and peripheral beading.
Comment
On Class II specimens, the pointed annulet on the reverse of Class I turns into a globule. There is no longer a legend on the obverse, but the two animals rest on a central globule, with a pointed ringlet between the heads.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as "confronted animals," where two animals are depicted facing each other on opposite sides of the coin. This design was a common feature of ancient Celtic coins and is considered a distinctive characteristic of the Suessiones tribe.
