Silver Unit Two-Ring Proto Boar with Spear

€1.00
IssuerCorieltauvi tribe (Celtic Britain)
Year55 BC - 45 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value
CurrencyStater
CompositionSilver
Weight1.3 g
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#396 , BMC Iron#3198
Obverse descriptionBoar right, W-shaped bifurcated forelegs, one hindleg, curly tail, spear in shoulder (with fork at top, no pellets between forks). Large pellet ring above and below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHorse left, no mane, long, thin tail, kneeling on W-shaped bifurcated forelegs. Large ring of pellets above. Two or four ringed pellets around.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (55 BC - 45 BC)  - Rich Type 17a: Four ringed pellets around horse; attached ears -
ND (55 BC - 45 BC)  - Rich Type 17b: One ringed pellet in front of horse; detached ears -
Catalog ID7237276580
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