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Stater "Durotrigan B" 65 BC - 55 BC
Gold | 5.99 g | 17 mm |
Issuer | Uncertain tribe Brittonic (Celtic Britain) |
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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 |
Numista | N#96167 |
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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.