© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Ringelkopfreiter mit Mundrosette Type 200 BC - 1 BC
| Silver | 11.87 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Dacians of Transylvania |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 200 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.87 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider on horseback to right.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (11.87g, 32mm, 2h, 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, #565;
◦ 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 #99[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 148. Sold for 240 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Numismatik Lanz München, Auction 28, 7 May 1984, lot 48.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique combination of Greek and Dacian elements in its design. The obverse (front) side of the coin depicts a bearded king wearing a wreath, while the reverse (back) side shows a horse and a rider, which is a common motif in Dacian art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the complex history and cultural exchange that occurred in the region during that time period.
