© CGB
© CGB
Potin with head to the left and dextrorotatory swastika 80 BC - 50 BC
| Potin | 3.18 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bituriges Cubi (Gallia Celtica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 50 BC |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 3.18 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#302574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Dextrorotatory swastika with coiled ends ending in a globule.
Comment
While the reverse swastika is known to go both ways, most examples listed appear to have a helmeted head on the right. This potin with a head on the left is rarer (cf. RN 1837, pl. VII, n° 10 or page 106 of MONNAIES XV).Interesting fact
The swastika symbol on this coin is actually a ancient Celtic symbol that represents the cycle of life and death, and it's interesting to see how it has been used in different cultures and contexts throughout history.
