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| Emisor | Santoni |
|---|---|
| Año | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valor | 1 Denier |
| Moneda | |
| Composición | Silver |
| Peso | 1.88 g |
| Diámetro | 13.5 mm |
| Grosor | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Técnica | Hammered |
| Orientación | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grabador(es) | |
| En circulación hasta | |
| Referencia(s) | DT#3265-3266, LT#4525, GCV#103 |
| Descripción del anverso | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Escritura del anverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del anverso | ARIVOS |
| Descripción del reverso | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| Escritura del reverso | Latin |
| Leyenda del reverso | SANTONO |
| Canto | |
| Casa de moneda | |
| Tirada |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| ID de Numisquare | 3029815220 |
| Información adicional |
Historical Context: This Denier, bearing ARIVOS and SANTONO, was issued by the Santones, a Gallic tribe in modern Saintonge, France, 60-50 BC. This period marks Caesar's conquest of Gaul, making the coin a crucial artifact of tribal autonomy amidst Roman expansion. ARIVOS likely signifies a local chieftain, while SANTONO identifies the issuing tribe. The silver coinage demonstrates Santonian economic sophistication and need for currency during a pivotal era of self-governance.
Artistry: The Santonian Denier showcases the distinctive Celtic artistic tradition, known for its stylized and abstract interpretation of forms. Gallic engravers typically featured a highly stylized head on the obverse and a horse or