© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Unfaithful Legend Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 14.00 g | 25 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 | 14.00 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190309 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to right, holding palm branch; ΦΙΛΙΠΠ-V around, Λ and torch below horse, dolphin before.
Lettering:
ΦΙΛΙΠΠ V
Λ
Comment
Imitating Philip II of Macedon..Kent/Mays, BMC I pl. 1, 6 var.;
History of the piece in the main image:
• Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #360;
Recorded Auctions:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 96. Sold for 280 GBP in VF grade.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of a deity with a large horned headdress, which is believed to represent the Celtic goddess of fertility and prosperity, Damona. This suggests that the coin was likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies, highlighting the importance of spirituality in the culture of the Uncertain Eastern European Celts.
