Catalog
| Issuer | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Year | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | Quinarius (0.5) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.82 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | Kostial#24, Castelin#31 Cf. |
| Obverse description | Celticised male head to right with long and wildly waving hair. |
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| Obverse script | |
| Obverse lettering | |
| Reverse description | Cross with quarters containing Λ - I - sphere and torque; all within cup-shaped incuse |
| Reverse script | |
| Reverse lettering | |
| Edge | |
| Mint | |
| Mintage |
ND (100 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| Numisquare ID | 7073672020 |
| Additional information |
Historical Context: This Quinarius, the Kreuzquinare Schönaich I Type, was issued by the Vindelici, a Celtic tribe in Germania (modern southern Germany) from 100 BC to 50 BC. This late Iron Age period saw significant tribal interaction and expanding Roman influence. The Vindelici adopted Roman monetary forms, reflecting active trade and cultural exchange. These Kreuzquinare are crucial indicators of economic activity and tribal identity in pre-Roman Celtic Europe.
Artistry: The artistry is characteristic of Celtic numismatic traditions, a local interpretation distinct from classical realism. The anonymous engraver's style is unmistakably Celtic, abstract and highly stylized, diverging from Roman prototypes. The obverse typically features a