Silver Stater with wheel (60 BC - 50 BC) front Silver Stater with wheel (60 BC - 50 BC) back
Silver Stater with wheel (60 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Silver Stater with wheel 60 BC - 50 BC

 
Silver 6.81 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Gaul Veneti (Gallia Celtica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Stater
Composition
Silver
Weight
6.81 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#310963
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Androcephalic horse, bridled right; above, the charioteer holds a staff; under the horse, a wheel.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a wheel on its reverse side, which is a unique design element for a coin from that time period. The wheel is believed to represent the Celtic god of commerce and prosperity, Taranis, and its presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and wealth of the Gaul Veneti region.