Drachm

Features

Issuer Adriatic Veneti (Cisalpine Gaul)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 200 BC - 175 BC
Value 1 Drachm
Composition Silver
Weight 2.51 g
Diameter 13 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
194655
References CCCBM 1# II-S71
Derek Allen, John Kent (editor), Melinda Mays (editor); 1987. Catalogue of the Celtic Coins in the British Museum with Supplementary Material from Other British Collections / Volume 1. Silver Coins of the East Celts and Balkan Peoples. British Museum, London, United Kingdom.

Obverse

Wreathed head of Artemis to right, her hair in rolls and with a very large frontal eye.

Reverse

Lion with long talons standing to right; above, pattern of curved lines imitating an inscription.

Comments

Imitation of later Massaliotan light drachms (see example in link).

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (200 BC - 175 BC) 

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