© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Atta Type 100 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 9.72 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | West Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.72 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192356 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman to right, brandishing spear in right hand; trident and ATTA below.
Lettering: ATTA
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 14, G 32 (same dies);Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (9.72g, 21mm, 4h, Near Extremely Fine) - in main image:
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #135;
◦ Exhibited by the Staatlichen Münzsammlung München at the 1997 International Numismatic Congress in Berlin; at the Berliner Bank also in 1997; also exhibited at the Luitpoldblock Palmengarten, Munich in 2003 (exhibition #44[reverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 61. Sold for 1,000 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 12, 18 May 1973, lot 9.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Celtic goddess Epona, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Greek goddess Athena. This fusion of cultural styles reflects the complex history of the Kingdom of Noricum, which was located at the crossroads of Celtic and Greek civilizations.
