Potin with crescents (60 BC - 40 BC) front Potin with crescents (60 BC - 40 BC) back
Potin with crescents (60 BC - 40 BC) photo
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Potin with crescents 60 BC - 40 BC

 
Pewter 3.31 g 17.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Turoni (Gallia Armorica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 40 BC
Composition
Pewter
Weight
3.31 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Cast
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#70166
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Remains of a passing quadruped (to the right?).

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - crescents. The inclusion of crescents on the coin's design may indicate that the coin was minted during a time of significant cultural or religious influence from the Middle East, where crescents were a common symbol in ancient times.