Catalogue
| Émetteur | Vindelici of Germania |
|---|---|
| Année | 100 BC - 50 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | Quinarius (0.5) |
| Devise | Drachm |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | 1.82 g |
| Diamètre | 10 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Kostial#24, Castelin#31 Cf. |
| Description de l’avers | Celticised male head to right with long and wildly waving hair. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | |
| Légende de l’avers | |
| Description du revers | Cross with quarters containing Λ - I - sphere and torque; all within cup-shaped incuse |
| Écriture du revers | |
| Légende du revers | |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
ND (100 BC - 50 BC) - - |
| ID Numisquare | 7073672020 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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