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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Sattelkopfpferd Type 300 BC - 101 BC
| Silver | 7.55 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Dacians of Muntenia |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 101 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 7.55 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190964 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider on horseback to left.
Comment
Vârteju-Bucureşti Type according to Preda.Examples of this type:
• Example #1 (7.55g, 20mm, 9h, 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, #646;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 33. Sold for 85 GBP;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin Tetradrachm (Sattelkopfpferd Type) (300 BC - 101 BC) from Dacians of Muntenia made of Silver weighing 7.55 g is that it features a unique design of a horse's head on the obverse side, which is believed to represent the Dacian god of war and fertility, Deceneus. This coin was widely used in trade and commerce during its time and is considered a valuable collector's item today.