© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Triple-Pearl-Circlet Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 13.12 g | 22 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 | 13.12 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190328 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider with spiked hair on horseback to right; annulet before.
Comment
Göbl, OTA pl. 8, 64/3 var.;History of the piece in the main image (7h):
• Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #388;
• 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 #71[obverse]);
Recorded Auctions:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 102. Sold for 460 GBP in good VF grade.
• Kurpfälzische Münzhandlung, Auction 15, 12 December 1978, lot 37.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element - three pearls surrounded by a circlet, which is believed to represent the three main Celtic goddesses: Epona, Brigantia, and Sirona. This symbolism highlights the cultural and religious significance of the Celts in Eastern Europe during that time period.
