© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Unfaithful Legend Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 13.69 g | 24 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 | 13.69 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190311 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to right, holding palm branch; globe behind, ΦΙΛΙΠΠOV to right.
Lettering: ΦΙΛΙΠΠOV
Comment
Imitating Philip II of Macedon..Cf. Göbl, OTA pl. 4, 20/1 var.;
History of the piece in the main image:
• Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #368;
Recorded Auctions:
• Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 98. Sold for 1'600 GBP in about VF grade.
• Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch GmbH, Auction 17, 31 October 1975, lot 1.
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, and may have been considered a symbol of good fortune and prosperity for the Celts who used it.
