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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Brezelohr A Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 10.30 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | East Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.30 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190199 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horse prancing to left.
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 33, 24 [81/156b]Examples of this type with variations:
• Example #1 (10.53g, 22mm, 4h, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #193;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 73. Sold for 320 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz (Graz), Auction V, 1 December 1975, lot 23.
• Example #2 (10.30g, 21mm, 12h, Good Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #196;
◦ 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 #52[obverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 80. Sold for 500 GBP in good VF grade.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from East Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) was used as a means of payment and exchange during the time of the Roman Empire. It was made of silver and weighed 10.30 grams, making it a substantial coin that could purchase a significant amount of goods and services. The coin features an image of a king on one side and a horse on the other, symbolizing power and strength. Despite being over 2,000 years old, some of these coins have been well-preserved and are highly sought after by collectors today.
