کاتالوگ
| توضیحات روی سکه | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
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| خط روی سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای روی سکه | ARIVOS |
| توضیحات پشت سکه | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| خط پشت سکه | Latin |
| نوشتههای پشت سکه | SANTONO |
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| تیراژ ضرب |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| شناسه Numisquare | 3029815220 |
| اطلاعات تکمیلی |
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