Silver Unit - Berkshire Berkshire Boars

€1.00
IssuerAtrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year55 BC - 40 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyStater
CompositionSilver
Weight1.13 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
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Obverse descriptionTwo opposed boars with long snout, long ear, long crescentic tusk, ladder-like dorsal bristles, V-shaped feet, and long tail with ring at end. Ringed-pellet and two rings between them. Small duck-like creature either side. Rings and ringed-pellets around.
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Reverse descriptionLong-legged horse galloping left with dewlap, linear ladder-mane, high arched tail, lanky legs with curved hooves, belt around neck and belly. Spoked wheel above. Stylised boar-standard, outline crescent and neck torc below. Outline crescent in front. Rings around.
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MintageND (55 BC - 40 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2999409160
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