Stater "Norfolk wolf type" (65 BC - 45 BC) front Stater "Norfolk wolf type" (65 BC - 45 BC) back
Stater "Norfolk wolf type" (65 BC - 45 BC) photo
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Stater "Norfolk wolf type" 65 BC - 45 BC

 
Gold 6.07 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Uncertain tribe Brittonic (Celtic Britain)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
65 BC - 45 BC
Value
Gold Stater (1)
Currency
Stater
Composition
Gold
Weight
6.07 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#382348
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hairy wolf right, jaws open, bird on back, pellets above.

Interesting fact

The Norfolk wolf type Stater coin features an image of a wolf on its obverse side, which is believed to represent the Celtic deity Cernunnos, who was associated with fertility, animals, and the hunt.