© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Kugelreiter with Legend Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 10.28 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | West Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.28 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#192340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman to left; legend before, torque between horse's hind legs.
Comment
Cf. Göbl, TKN pl. 4, C1 11 for obverse and 8 for reverse;Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (10.28g, 24mm, 11h, 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, #119;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 52. Sold for 1,300 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and Celtic influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of Apollo, a common motif in Greek coinage, while the reverse side features a Celtic warrior on horseback, highlighting the cultural blend that existed in the Kingdom of Noricum during that time period.
