© Maison Palombo
© Maison Palombo
Stater of Vercingetorix horse facing right; crescent and amphora 53 BC - 52 BC
| Gold | 7.44 g | - |
| Issuer | Arverni (Gallia Celtica) |
|---|---|
| King | Vercingetorix (53 BC - 52 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 53 BC - 52 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.44 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#342325 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing right; crescent above, amphora below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Vercingetorix, a famous Gallic chieftain who led the resistance against the Roman Empire's conquest of Gaul (modern-day France) in the 1st century BC. The coin was minted during his reign and is considered a rare and valuable artifact from that time period.
