© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Stater palm and peltas 110 BC - 50 BC
| Gold | 7.62 g | 16.6 mm |
| Issuer | Vindelici |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 110 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater (20) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.62 g |
| Diameter | 16.6 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#375234 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Peltas.
Comment
This coin type is nicknamed "rainbow cup" (Regenbogenschüsselchen) and refers to the belief that where a rainbow touched the earth, it left a treasure of gold.Interesting fact
The Vindelici Stater, which was minted in the 2nd century BC, features a unique combination of symbols on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side depicts a stylized palm tree, while the reverse side features a peltas, which is a type of shield made from animal hide. This combination of symbols suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency for trading goods, with the palm tree representing the agricultural wealth of the region and the peltas symbolizing the military strength and protection of the Vindelici tribe.
