Potin TVRONOS / CANTORIX

发行方 Sequani
年份 50 BC - 30 BC
类型 Standard circulation coin
面值
货币
材质 Potin
重量 3.47 g
直径 16 mm
厚度 3.2 mm
形状 Round (irregular)
制作工艺 Cast
方向 Coin alignment ↑↓
雕刻师
流通至
参考资料 LT#7011, DT#3259
正面描述 Head to the left, with stylized hair, a spike above and behind the head, (legend in front of the face) and beaded circle.
正面文字 Latin
正面铭文 TVRONOS
背面描述 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.
背面文字 Latin
背面铭文 CANTORIX
边缘
铸币厂
铸造量 ND (50 BC - 30 BC) - -
Numisquare 编号 6615962910
附加信息

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

×