Gaul Gallia Celtica Sequani
Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules (100 BC - 10 BC) front Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules (100 BC - 10 BC) back
Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules (100 BC - 10 BC) photo
© CGB
Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules (100 BC - 10 BC) front Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules (100 BC - 10 BC) back
© CGB

Potin with large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules 100 BC - 10 BC

 
Potin 6.25 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
 Sequani (Gallia Celtica)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 100 BC - 10 BC
Composition
 Potin
Weight
 6.25 g
Diameter
 18 mm
Shape
 Round (irregular)
Technique
 Cast
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#152384
Rarity index
 91%

Reverse

Bull charging left, tail up.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that the large helmeted head and headband decorated with globules on the obverse (front) side of the coin are believed to represent a Celtic warrior or deity, and the design is thought to have been inspired by Greek and Roman coinage of the time.

See also

In the same collection

See Also

In the same collection
½ Stater 300 BC - 100 BC front ½ Stater 300 BC - 100 BC back ½ Stater 300 BC - 100 BC  
Extremely rare standard circulation coin issued by Sequani, round shape, demonetized.
Gold 3.6 g 14 mm
Potin with large helmeted head and smooth headband 100 BC - 10 BC front Potin with large helmeted head and smooth headband 100 BC - 10 BC back Potin with large helmeted head and smooth headband 100 BC - 10 BC  
Very rare standard circulation coin issued by Sequani, round shape, demonetized.
Potin 4.51 g 18.5 mm