Katalog
| İhraççı | Santoni |
|---|---|
| Yıl | 60 BC - 50 BC |
| Tür | Standard circulation coin |
| Değer | 1 Denier |
| Para birimi | |
| Bileşim | Silver |
| Ağırlık | 1.88 g |
| Çap | 13.5 mm |
| Kalınlık | |
| Şekil | Round (irregular) |
| Teknik | Hammered |
| Yönlendirme | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Gravürcü(ler) | |
| Dolaşımda olduğu yıl | |
| Referans(lar) | DT#3265-3266, LT#4525, GCV#103 |
| Ön yüz açıklaması | Helmeted head facing left, legend in front of face; beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| Ön yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Ön yüz lejandı | ARIVOS |
| Arka yüz açıklaması | Bridled horse leaping right; below, a dotted beaded circle; legend in front and above; beaded circle. |
| Arka yüz yazısı | Latin |
| Arka yüz lejandı | SANTONO |
| Kenar | |
| Darphane | |
| Basma adedi |
ND (60 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| Numisquare Kimliği | 3029815220 |
| Ek bilgiler |
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