Tetradrachm (Slowakischer Type) (200 BC - 101 BC) front Tetradrachm (Slowakischer Type) (200 BC - 101 BC) back
Tetradrachm (Slowakischer Type) (200 BC - 101 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm Slowakischer Type 200 BC - 101 BC

 
Silver 11.88 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
​Uncertain Central European Celts (Uncertain Central and Eastern European Celts)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 101 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.88 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#194637
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Stylised rider on horseback to left.

Comment

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (11.88g, 24mm, 12h, Good 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, #763;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 202. Sold for 180 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 18, 15 June 1976, lot 6.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Tetradrachm (Slowakischer Type) coin is that it features a unique blend of Celtic and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts a stylized head of a Celtic deity, while the reverse side features a Greek-style image of a horse and rider. This fusion of artistic styles reflects the cultural exchange and blending that occurred between the Celts and Greeks during this time period.