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| 発行体 | Vindelici of Germania |
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| 年号 | 100 BC - 1 BC |
| 種類 | Standard circulation coin |
| 額面 | 1 Quinarius = 1/2 Drachm |
| 通貨 | Drachm |
| 材質 | Silver |
| 重量 | 2.34 g |
| 直径 | 15 mm |
| 厚さ | |
| 形状 | Round (irregular) |
| 製造技法 | Hammered |
| 向き | Variable alignment ↺ |
| 彫刻師 | |
| 流通終了年 | |
| 参考文献 | Kostial#1042 |
| 表面の説明 | Stylised head, devolved into a `bush`. |
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| 表面の文字体系 | |
| 表面の銘文 | |
| 裏面の説明 | Horse prancing to left, pellet-in-torque above. |
| 裏面の文字体系 | |
| 裏面の銘文 | |
| 縁 | |
| 鋳造所 | |
| 鋳造数 |
ND (100 BC - 1 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7484288060 |
| 追加情報 |
Historical Context: This Quinarius Büschel Type was issued by the Vindelici, a prominent Celtic tribe in Germania (modern southern Germany and Austria) between 100 BC and 1 BC. This late Iron Age period predates extensive Roman conquest, representing an era of independent tribal power and significant cultural interaction. The adoption of silver quinarii indicates their engagement with Roman monetary standards for commerce, reflecting economic sophistication and political autonomy amidst the expanding Roman Republic.
Artistry: The engraver remains anonymous, typical for Celtic tribal coinage. Stylistically, it exemplifies the Celtic numismatic tradition, featuring highly abstract and stylized reinterpretations of classical prototypes. The "Büschel Type" refers to a distinctive pattern, often stylized hair on the obverse's head or an abstract element on the reverse. This unique Celtic aesthetic prioritizes symbolic forms over Greco-Roman naturalism, transforming motifs into expressive tribal art.
Technical/Grading: Struck in silver, this coin measures 15 mmmm and weighs 2.34 gg, aligning with reduced weight standards common for Celtic quinarii. For grading, key high-points include the clarity of the stylized "Büschel" elements and the overall legibility of the abstracted design. Technical strike qualities often vary, with irregular planchets, off-center strikes, or minor flan cracks common for tribal minting. A well-centered strike with strong metal integrity is highly valued.