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Tetradrachm W-reiter Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 13.25 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Dacians of Transylvania |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 300 BC - 201 BC |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 13.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#191131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rider on horseback to left, right arm raised, holding reins with left hand; cloak billowing behind, W and Λ ornament above and behind.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (13.25g, 24mm, 12h; Good Very Fine) - In main image
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #672;
◦ 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 #110[obverse]);
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 169. Sold for 550 GBP.
◦ Auctioned by Kölner Münzkabinett, Auction 22, 7 November 1977, lot 9.
Interesting fact
The Tetradrachm (W-reiter Type) coin from the Dacians of Transylvania, which was minted between 300 BC and 201 BC, features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a horseman riding a horse, with the horse's head turned backward, which is a distinctive feature of ancient Dacian art. This design element is known as the "W-reiter" type, and it's a notable aspect of Dacian coinage during that time period.
