© CGB
© CGB
Stater with boar and eagle 100 BC - 50 BC
| Billon | 7 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Osismii (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#5855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Androcephalic horse bridled, galloping to the left; above, remains of the head at the end of a beaded cord; between the legs, a small boar-sign on the right with an eagle on the left in front of him.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of symbols, with both a boar and an eagle depicted on the same side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a form of currency in a region where both animals held cultural or spiritual significance. Additionally, the fact that it is made of billon, a metal alloy composed of silver and copper, indicates that it was likely valued for its durability and resistance to wear and tear.
