Potin TVRONOS / CANTORIX

Emissor Sequani
Ano 50 BC - 30 BC
Tipo Standard circulation coin
Valor
Moeda
Composição Potin
Peso 3.47 g
Diâmetro 16 mm
Espessura 3.2 mm
Formato Round (irregular)
Técnica Cast
Orientação Coin alignment ↑↓
Gravador(es)
Em circulação até
Referência(s) LT#7011, DT#3259
Descrição do anverso Head to the left, with stylized hair, a spike above and behind the head, (legend in front of the face) and beaded circle.
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso TVRONOS
Descrição do 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.
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso CANTORIX
Bordo
Casa da moeda
Tiragem ND (50 BC - 30 BC) - -
ID Numisquare 6615962910
Informações adicionais

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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