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Tetradrachm B-reiter Type 200 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 12.23 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Dacians of Transylvania |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.23 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to left, wearing helmet with long crest terminating in a B..
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (12.23g, 25mm, 1h; Good Very Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #656;
◦ 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 #106[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 162. Estimated at 500 GBP, unsold.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 60, 11 June 1992, lot 23.
• Example #2 (10.31g, 25mm, 12h; Near Extremely Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #658;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 163. Sold for 260 GBP.
• Example #3 (10.34g, 24mm, 12h; Near Extremely Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #657;
◦ 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 #106[reverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 166. Sold for 1,200 GBP.
• Example #4 (11.50g, 23mm, 2h; Near Extremely Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #659;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 166. Sold for 1,200 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Émile Bourgey, 17 November 1980, lot 190.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm (B-reiter Type) coin from the Dacians of Transylvania, which was minted between 200 BC and 101 BC, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a god or goddess, this coin features a stylized representation of a Dacian warrior on horseback, with a spear in hand and a shield on his arm. This design is significant because it showcases the Dacian culture's emphasis on military prowess and horsemanship, which was an important part of their society and identity.
