Quinarius Kreuzquinare Schönaich I Type

İhraççı Vindelici of Germania
Yıl 100 BC - 50 BC
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer Quinarius (0.5)
Para birimi Drachm
Bileşim Silver
Ağırlık 1.82 g
Çap 10 mm
Kalınlık
Şekil Round (irregular)
Teknik Hammered
Yönlendirme
Gravürcü(ler)
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar) Kostial#24, Castelin#31 Cf.
Ön yüz açıklaması Celticised male head to right with long and wildly waving hair.
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Ön yüz lejandı
Arka yüz açıklaması Cross with quarters containing Λ - I - sphere and torque; all within cup-shaped incuse
Arka yüz yazısı
Arka yüz lejandı
Kenar
Darphane
Basma adedi ND (100 BC - 50 BC) - -
Numisquare Kimliği 7073672020
Ek bilgiler

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

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