Tetradrachm (Warasdin B Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) front Tetradrachm (Warasdin B Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) back
Tetradrachm (Warasdin B Type) (200 BC - 1 BC) photo
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Tetradrachm Warasdin B Type 200 BC - 1 BC

 
Silver 11.38 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
East Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
200 BC - 1 BC
Value
Tetradrachm (4)
Currency
Drachm
Composition
Silver
Weight
11.38 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#192435
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Horse prancing to left.

Comment

Göbl, TKN pl. 23, 2 var.;

Examples of this type:

Example #1 (11.38g, 26mm, 10h, Good Very Fine):
◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #169;
◦ 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 #178[obverse]).
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVII, 28 March 2019, Lot 67. Sold for 460 GBP.

Interesting fact

The Tetradrachm (Warasdin B Type) from East Noricum (Kingdom of Noricum) was used as a form of currency during the 200 BC - 1 BC time period.