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Stater "Atrebatic A" 65 BC - 55 BC
| Electrum | 5.43 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain tribe Brittonic (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 65 BC - 55 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (1) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Electrum |
| Weight | 5.43 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#120154 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Disjointed horse left, pellet below and ornamented zig-zag pattern in exergue.
Comment
Early Uninscribed Coinage (c.120-c.50 BC)Westerham (Southern) type. BMC 1-32; Mack#28, 29
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Atrebatic A coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a Celtic-style horse, while the reverse side features a Roman-style warrior, highlighting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period of Roman expansion into Celtic Britain.
