Stater "Durotrigan B" (65 BC - 55 BC) front Stater "Durotrigan B" (65 BC - 55 BC) back
Stater "Durotrigan B" (65 BC - 55 BC) photo
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Stater "Durotrigan B" 65 BC - 55 BC

 
Gold 5.99 g 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain tribe Brittonic (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
65 BC - 55 BC
Value
Gold Stater (1)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.99 g
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#96167
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Disjointed horse left, stylized "crab" above

Edge

Plain.

Comment

Early Uninscribed Coinage (c.120-c.50 BC)
Chute Type. BMC 35-76; Mack#32

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Durotrigan B coin is that it features a unique combination of Celtic and Roman influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized horse, which is a common motif in Celtic art, while the reverse (back) side features a stylized image of a Roman warship, which reflects the growing influence of Roman culture in Britain during the 1st century BC. This blending of cultural styles is a fascinating example of how different cultures can interact and influence each other through trade and cultural exchange.