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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Quinarius Büschel Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 2.34 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 Quinarius = ½ Drachm |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.34 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#196393 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing to left, pellet-in-torque above.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (2.34g, 15mm, VeryFine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #978;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 51. Sold for 260 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius (Büschel Type) coin from Vindelici of Germania is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of a Celtic warrior, while the reverse side features the Roman goddess Victory, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the Roman Republic period.
