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Tetradrachm Kapostal Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 11.52 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.52 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191440 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylised rider wearing crested helmet on horseback to left; [crescent before], horizontal figure-of-eight below.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (11.52g, 22mm, 9h; Very Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #774;
◦ 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 #137[reverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 199. Sold for 200 GBP.
• Example #2 (10.51g, 22mm, 9h; Good Very Fine)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #775;
◦ 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 #137[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, lot 208. Sold for 240 GBP.
• Example #3 (9.68g, 22mm, 12h, Good VeryFine):
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◦ Ex-Mark Christenson Collection.
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 61. Sold for 240 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 18, 27 June 2015, lot 16;
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm coin from Hercuniates (Central and Eastern European Celts) features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of the Celtic goddess Epona, while the reverse side features a rendition of the Greek goddess Athena. This fusion of cultural influences reflects the complex cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the period of Celtic expansion in Europe.
