© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Sattelkopfpferd Type 300 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 7.53 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Uncertain Eastern European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.53 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (7.53g, 23mm, 3h; Extremely Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #630;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 158. Sold for 100 GBP.
• Example #1 (7.10g, 22mm, 9h, Very Fine, scratched):
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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, #628;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 32. Sold for 80 GBP;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique horse design on the obverse (front side), which is believed to have been inspired by the Scythian culture that was prevalent in the region at the time. The horse is depicted with a distinctive "saddle" or "saddlebag" shape on its back, which gives the coin its name (Sattelkopfpferd Type). This design element is not found on other coins of the same era, making it a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
