Catalogue
| Émetteur | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Année | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 0.44 g |
| Diamètre | 10 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Kostial#23 |
| Description de l’avers | Celticised male head left with pointed nose and large round eye; pellet in hair behind, torque below |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Horse to left with pellet mane, five pellets above, pointed object below. |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (100 BC - 1 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 1650539000 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: The Obol Manching 2 Type was issued by the Vindelici, a significant Celtic tribe inhabiting what is now southern Bavaria in Germania, during the late Iron Age (100 BC - 1 BC). This period was marked by increasing Roman expansion and intense inter-tribal dynamics. As a small silver denomination, this coin played a vital role in local commerce and regional trade networks, reflecting the Vindelici's economic sophistication and autonomy amidst a changing geopolitical landscape.
Artistry: Characteristic of Celtic coinage, the Obol Manching 2 Type exhibits a highly stylized artistic school, far removed from classical realism. Anonymous engravers transformed external influences, likely distant Greek or Roman prototypes, into distinctly Celtic abstract forms. The design typically features a highly simplified and often fragmented human head on the obverse, and a similarly abstract animal motif or geometric pattern on the reverse. The small 10mm flan necessitated extreme condensation and symbolic representation.
Technical/Grading: Given its diminutive size (10mm) and light weight (0.44 gg), the Obol Manching 2 Type often presents challenges for grading. High-points, typically the most raised elements of the stylized head or reverse motif, are frequently weakly struck or off-flan due to irregular flans and hasty production. Technical strike qualities vary; many examples exhibit partial strikes or off-center designs. A well-centered strike with full details, though rare, significantly enhances desirability for this important tribal issue.