Potin TVRONOS / CANTORIX

Emitent Sequani
Rok 50 BC - 30 BC
Typ Standard circulation coin
Nominał
Waluta
Skład Potin
Waga 3.47 g
Średnica 16 mm
Grubość 3.2 mm
Kształt Round (irregular)
Technika Cast
Orientacja Coin alignment ↑↓
Rytownik(zy)
W obiegu do
Źródło(a) LT#7011, DT#3259
Opis awersu Head to the left, with stylized hair, a spike above and behind the head, (legend in front of the face) and beaded circle.
Pismo awersu Latin
Legenda awersu TVRONOS
Opis rewersu 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.
Pismo rewersu Latin
Legenda rewersu CANTORIX
Krawędź
Mennica
Nakład ND (50 BC - 30 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 6615962910
Dodatkowe informacje

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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