Tetradrachm Schnabelpferd type

Issuer Costoboci
Year 200 BC - 101 BC
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Tetradrachm (4)
Currency Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 12 g
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique 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 description Interpretation 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`
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Obverse lettering
Reverse description Interpretation 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
Mintage ND (200 BC - 101 BC) - -
Numisquare ID 7585769370
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