Gaul Gallia Celtica Bituriges Cubi
Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika (80 BC - 50 BC) front Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika (80 BC - 50 BC) back
Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika (80 BC - 50 BC) photo
© CGB
Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika (80 BC - 50 BC) front Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika (80 BC - 50 BC) back
© CGB

Potin with head to the left and left-rotating swastika 80 BC - 50 BC

 
Potin 2.07 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
 Bituriges Cubi (Gallia Celtica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 80 BC - 50 BC
Composition
 Potin
Weight
 2.07 g
Diameter
 16 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Cast
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#302572
Rarity index
 100%

Reverse

Left-rotating swastika with coiled ends ending in a globule.

Comment

This type seems to be unusual; most of the examples listed have a dextrorotatory swastika instead.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
Potin with head to the left and dextrorotatory swastika 80 BC - 50 BC front Potin with head to the left and dextrorotatory swastika 80 BC - 50 BC back Potin with head to the left and dextrorotatory swastika 80 BC - 50 BC  
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by Bituriges Cubi, round shape, demonetized.
Potin 3.18 g 15.5 mm
Bronze with three pointed rings ABVDOS 60 BC - 50 BC front Bronze with three pointed rings ABVDOS 60 BC - 50 BC back Bronze with three pointed rings ABVDOS 60 BC - 50 BC  
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by Bituriges Cubi, round shape, demonetized.
Bronze 2.7 g 16.3 mm