Potin TVRONOS / CANTORIX

Emisor Sequani
Año 50 BC - 30 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor
Moneda
Composición Potin
Peso 3.47 g
Diámetro 16 mm
Grosor 3.2 mm
Forma Round (irregular)
Técnica Cast
Orientación Coin alignment ↑↓
Grabador(es)
En circulación hasta
Referencia(s) LT#7011, DT#3259
Descripción del anverso Head to the left, with stylized hair, a spike above and behind the head, (legend in front of the face) and beaded circle.
Escritura del anverso Latin
Leyenda del anverso TVRONOS
Descripción del reverso Horse to left; a pentagram in front of the head; a ringlet surrounded by a beaded circle (and a sword), between the legs; an S above the back; legend above and beaded circle.
Escritura del reverso Latin
Leyenda del reverso CANTORIX
Canto
Casa de moneda
Tirada ND (50 BC - 30 BC) - -
ID de Numisquare 6615962910
Información adicional

Historical Context: The Potin TVRONOS / CANTORIX, issued by the Sequani (50-30 BC), dates to Caesar’s Gallic Wars and Rome’s consolidation of power. The Sequani, a powerful eastern Gallic tribe, navigated resistance and alliances. This potin coinage, a base metal alloy, served as the primary medium for daily transactions, reflecting the tribe's economic activity amidst profound political upheaval. TVRONOS and CANTORIX likely denote significant tribal leaders or magistrates, their precise identities remaining debated by scholars.

Artistry: This coin exemplifies the distinctive Celtic artistic tradition, characterized by dynamic abstraction and stylized classical motifs. While no specific engraver is known, the design aligns

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