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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Stater with lyre 100 BC - 50 BC
| Billon | 6.39 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Bodiocasses (Gallia Armorica) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Value | 1 Stater |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 6.39 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Charioteer driving biga to right; lyre flanked by pellets below, vexillum suspended to right, represented as a pelleted square.
Comment
J. B. Colbert de Beaulieu suggested an attrubution to Unelli tribe of Cotentin.Interesting fact
The Stater with lyre from Bodiocasses (Gallia Armorica) is a rare and valuable coin, with only a few examples known to exist. It is believed to have been minted during the 1st century BC, and its design features a lyre on one side and a stylized head on the other. The coin is made of billon, a type of alloy that consists of a mixture of silver and base metals, and it weighs approximately 6.39 grams. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
