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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Beardless Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 12.64 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 12.64 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193153 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to right; small and large pellets dotted about.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (12.64g, 23mm, 4h, Very 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, #383;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 102. Sold for 1,500 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 20, 7 June 1977, lot 4.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The coin's obverse (front) side features a depiction of a beardless male figure, which is a distinctly Celtic element, while the reverse (back) side features the image of a seated figure, which is a common motif in ancient Greek coinage. This blending of styles reflects the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period.
