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| Эмитент | Santoni |
|---|---|
| Год | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Тип | Standard circulation coin |
| Номинал | 1 Denier |
| Валюта | |
| Состав | Silver |
| Вес | 1.88 g |
| Диаметр | 13.5 mm |
| Толщина | |
| Форма | Round (irregular) |
| Техника | Hammered |
| Ориентация | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Гравёр(ы) | |
| В обращении до | |
| Каталожные номера | DT#3265-3266, LT#4525, GCV#103 |
| Описание аверса | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Письменность аверса | Latin |
| Надписи аверса | ARIVOS |
| Описание реверса | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| Письменность реверса | Latin |
| Надписи реверса | SANTONO |
| Гурт | |
| Монетный двор | |
| Тираж |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 3029815220 |
| Дополнительная информация |
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