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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Nemet Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 9.75 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | West Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 9.75 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#189604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Horseman to right, brandishing spear in right hand; sunburst below horse.
Lettering: NEMET
Comment
Göbl, TKN pl. 12 F, 47 [10b/54];Examples of this type with variations:
• Example #1 (9.62g, 21mm, 12h, Near Extremely 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, #137;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 59. Sold for 1,000 GBP.
• Example #2 (9.75g, 23mm, 10h, Good Very Fine):
© Image courtesy of Roma Numismatics Limited
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #136;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 Sep 2019, lot 65. Sold for 750 GBP in good VF grade.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of a Celtic deity, possibly the goddess Epona, on the obverse (front side), highlighting the cultural and religious practices of the Celts in West Noricum during that time period.
