© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Sattelkopfpferd Type 300 BC - 100 BC
| Silver | 8.18 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 100 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 8.18 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#194291 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (8.18g, 23mm, 9h, 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, #637;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 161. Sold for 180 GBP.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique horse design on the obverse (front side), which is known as the "Sattelkopfpferd" type. This design depicts a horse with a distinctive saddle-shaped marking on its forehead, which gives the coin its name. The horse was an important symbol in Celtic culture and was often featured on coins and other artifacts. The Sattelkopfpferd type coin was minted during the late Iron Age, around 300-100 BC, and was likely used for trade and commerce among the Eastern European Celts.
