Tetradrachm - Cavarus Kabyle 218 BC
218 BC year| Silver | 16.17 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Tylis (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| King | Cavarus (225 BC - 213 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 218 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 16.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Zeus Aëtophoros seated to left, holding sceptre. ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ to right, ΚΑΥΑΡΟΥ to left, Artemis Phosphoros holding two torches in inner left field
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ
ΚΑΥΑΡΟΥ
Comment
Yourokova 107; Gerassimov, "Rare Coins of Thrace", in NumChron 1957, pl. I, 3;
"Kavaros was the last Gallic king of Thrace, killed during a Thracian uprising against Gallic rule circa 218 BC. His capital is identified as Kabyle, whose badge was Artemis Phosphoros. Gerassimov recorded six tetradrachms of Kavaros, four of which were held in museum collections, struck from four different reverse dies and one obverse die. Others have subsequently come to light, but the issue remains of great rarity and numismatic interest." (source: Roma Numismatic Auction Catalog).
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm - Cavarus (Kabyle) coin from the Kingdom of Tylis features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design, reflecting the cultural exchange and fusion that occurred during the period.
