© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Dachreiter Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 14.76 g | 19 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 | 14.76 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider on horseback to left, wearing crested helmet; wheel behind, pellet-in-annulet below horse.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (14.76g, 19mm, 12, Good 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, #453;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 121. Sold for 950 GBP.
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 (front) side of the coin depicts a stylized horse and rider, while the reverse (back) side features a seated figure holding a scepter and a small wheel, which is a common motif in ancient Celtic art. This fusion of artistic styles reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period.
