カタログ
| 表面の説明 | Head to the left, with stylized hair, a spike above and behind the head, (legend in front of the face) and beaded circle. |
|---|---|
| 表面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 表面の銘文 | TVRONOS |
| 裏面の説明 | 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. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | Latin |
| 裏面の銘文 | CANTORIX |
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| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (50 BC - 30 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 6615962910 |
| 追加情報 |
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