© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Roman Numerals Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 11.83 g | 24 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 | 11.83 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#193156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to left, horse with annulet at snout; III-III above, solar or floral motif below horse, three pellets before.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (11.83g, 24mm, 6h, 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, #393;
◦ Ex-Schweizerische Kreditanstalt, Auction 1, 22 April 1983, lot 22.
◦ 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 #175[reverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 106. Sold for 150 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 use of Roman numerals on the coin suggests a connection to the Roman Empire, while the Celtic origins of the coin are evident in its intricate patterns and symbols. This blending of cultures reflects the complex history of the region and the interactions between different civilizations during that time period.
