Catalogo
| Emittente | Santoni |
|---|---|
| Anno | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Tipo | Standard circulation coin |
| Valore | 1 Denier |
| Valuta | |
| Composizione | Silver |
| Peso | 1.88 g |
| Diametro | 13.5 mm |
| Spessore | |
| Forma | Round (irregular) |
| Tecnica | Hammered |
| Orientamento | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Incisore/i | |
| In circolazione fino al | |
| Riferimento/i | DT#3265-3266, LT#4525, GCV#103 |
| Descrizione del dritto | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | ARIVOS |
| Descrizione del rovescio | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | SANTONO |
| Bordo | |
| Zecca | |
| Tiratura |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3029815220 |
| Informazioni aggiuntive |
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