Tetradrachm Schnabelpferd type

€188,436.00
IssuerCostoboci
Year200 BC - 101 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueTetradrachm (4)
CurrencyDrachm
CompositionSilver
Weight12 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Kostial#666, Preda MGD#T. LIX, 5-12#, CCCBM 1#I 78, Göbl Kelt#326
Obverse descriptionInterpretation in local style of head of Zeus right. Large eyes and wedged nose. Hair and laurel wreath in the shape of hollow leaves. Pearl line for the beard and on forehead, with arc behind. Ear in the form of an `S`
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionInterpretation in local style of horseman trotting left. Head of horse in the shape of a beak (`Schnabelpferd`). Thin legs with bold points at articulations and triangular hooves. Mane as pearled line. Rider stylised as a curve with pellets.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (200 BC - 101 BC)  - -
Catalog ID7585769370
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