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© Trustees of the British Museum
Stater "Yarmouth C" 80 BC - 60 BC
| Electrum (Au 30%, Ag 48%, Cu 22%) | 6.14 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain tribe Brittonic (Celtic Britain) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80 BC - 60 BC |
| Value | Gold Stater (1) |
| Currency | Stater |
| Composition | Electrum (Au 30%, Ag 48%, Cu 22%) |
| Weight | 6.14 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#372514 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised horse, right. Forelegs of horse form two branches of star before horse.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Yarmouth C Stater is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears a stylized head of the Celtic goddess Brigantia, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Greek hoplite warrior, highlighting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Celtic-Greek interaction in Britain.
