© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Tetradrachm Zweigarm Type 300 BC - 201 BC
| Silver | 8.89 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 | 8.89 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#190890 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heavily stylised rider wearing crested helmet on horseback to left.
Comment
Examples of this type:• Example #1 (8.89g, 24mm; Very Fine, worn obverse die)
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Kostial #598;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, Auction XVIII, 29 September 2019, lot 154. Sold for 200 GBP.
• Example #2 (8.99g, 24mm, 4h, Very Fine):
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◦ Ex-Hermann Lanz Collection; published in Michaela Kostial - "Kelten im Osten. Gold und Silber der Kelten in Mittel und Osteuropa, Sammlung Lanz", München, 1997, #602;
◦ Auctioned by Roma Numismatics Ltd, E-Sale 60, 1 August 2019, Lot 30. Sold for 130 GBP;
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a unique design element known as the "Zweigarm" type, which refers to the two-armed goddess depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This design was used by the Celts in certain regions of Central and Eastern Europe during the 3rd century BC, and is a distinctive characteristic of this particular coinage.
