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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Adnamati Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 10.10 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | West Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.10 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman to right, brandishing spear in right hand; ADNAMA[TI] around.
Lettering: CONGESA
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 7, E 13;Examples of this type with variations:
• Example #1 (10.10g, 23mm, 4h, Good Very Fine):
Reverse: Helmeted rider.
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #125;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 54. Estimated at 1,000 GBP, unsold.
• Example #2 (9.40g, 22mm, 7h, Very Fine, scraped obverse):
Reverse: helmeted rider.
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #126;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, Lot 60. Estimated at 600 GBP, unsold.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Greek goddess Athena, while the reverse (back) side features a Celtic-style horse and rider. This fusion of artistic styles reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the period of Greek and Celtic interaction in Europe.
