Stater with eagle (ABVDOS) (60 BC - 50 BC) front Stater with eagle (ABVDOS) (60 BC - 50 BC) back
Stater with eagle (ABVDOS) (60 BC - 50 BC) photo
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Stater with eagle ABVDOS 60 BC - 50 BC

 
Electrum 6.87 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Bituriges Cubi (Gallia Celtica)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
60 BC - 50 BC
Value
1 Stater
Composition
Electrum
Weight
6.87 g
Diameter
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#329960
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Horse leaping left, an eagle with outstretched wings above the croup and three rings placed in a triangle between the legs; legend between fore and hind legs.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ABVDOS

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an eagle on one side and an image of the Gallic goddess Epona on the other, highlighting the blending of Roman and Celtic cultures during the period of Roman expansion into Gaul.