Katalog
| Emitent | Santoni |
|---|---|
| Rok | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Typ | Standard circulation coin |
| Nominał | 1 Denier |
| Waluta | |
| Skład | Silver |
| Waga | 1.88 g |
| Średnica | 13.5 mm |
| Grubość | |
| Kształt | Round (irregular) |
| Technika | Hammered |
| Orientacja | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Rytownik(zy) | |
| W obiegu do | |
| Źródło(a) | DT#3265-3266, LT#4525, GCV#103 |
| Opis awersu | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Pismo awersu | Latin |
| Legenda awersu | ARIVOS |
| Opis rewersu | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| Pismo rewersu | Latin |
| Legenda rewersu | SANTONO |
| Krawędź | |
| Mennica | |
| Nakład |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3029815220 |
| Dodatkowe informacje |
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