Catalogus
| Uitgever | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Waarde | 1 Obol (⅙) |
| Valuta | Drachm |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | 0.44 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round (irregular) |
| Techniek | Hammered |
| Oriëntatie | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Kostial#23 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Celticised male head left with pointed nose and large round eye; pellet in hair behind, torque below |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | |
| Opschrift voorzijde | |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Horse to left with pellet mane, five pellets above, pointed object below. |
| Schrift keerzijde | |
| Opschrift keerzijde | |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
ND (100 BC - 1 BC) - - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1650539000 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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.