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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1908,0204.2
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head of Zeus, right.
(obverse)
Horse, left.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Anonymous
Cultures/periods
Continental Iron Age
Production date
2ndC BC-1stC BC
(about)
Production place
Minted in:
Romania
(in the area of modern)
Minted in:
Slovakia
(in the area of modern)
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
22 millimetres
Weight:
9.32 grammes
Bibliographic references
Allen 1987 / Catalogue of the Celtic Coins in the British Museum. Vol. 1: Silver Coins of the East Celts and Balkan Peoples
(79, p.52)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
classical deity
horse/ass
Associated names
Representation of:
Zeus/Jupiter
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Dr Adolf E Cahn
Acquisition date
1908
Acquisition notes
Cahn's catalogue 1908 no.3.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1908,0204.2