© Paul-Francis Jacquier
© Paul-Francis Jacquier
Potin with Indian head on the left and horse 100 BC - 52 BC
| Potin | 3.29 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Senones (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 52 BC |
| Value | 1 Potin |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 3.29 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#352509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Crude horse prancing left under an ark of pellets.
Interesting fact
The Potin coin with an Indian head on the left and a horse on the right, issued by the Senones tribe in Gallia Armorica (present-day France) during the 1st century BC, is made of a unique metal alloy called Potin, which is a combination of copper, tin, and zinc. This coin is one of the earliest examples of a standardized currency used by the ancient Celtic tribes in Europe.
