Obverse © Tichat40
Obverse © Tichat40
Potin with janiform head OYINDIA 80 BC - 60 BC
| Potin | 2.32 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Lingones (Gallia Celtica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 60 BC |
| Composition | Potin |
| Weight | 2.32 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Cast |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53200 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Boar sign on the left surmounting the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OYIN/DIA
Comment
The obverse of this gossip must have been inspired by the Roman As with the effigy of Janus (see example in link).The epigraphy of the reverse is very varied on these gossips; from a completely legible OYINDIA legend to a geometric design with no reading possible. It is noted that for gossip whose calligraphy is very stylized/degenerate, the variant head to the left is frequent.
Example of variant head on the left:
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a janiform head, which means it has two faces on opposite sides of the coin, one looking left and the other looking right. This unique design was a common feature of Celtic coins during that time period.