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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
EH,p23.24.Gal
Description
Silver coin.
(whole)
Head, right.
(obverse)
Two horses, right.
(reverse)
Authority
Issuer:
Anonymous
Cultures/periods
Continental Iron Age
Production date
2ndC BC-1stC BC
(about)
Production place
Minted in:
Gaul
Materials
silver
Dimensions
Diameter:
16 millimetres
Weight:
3.20 grammes
Curator's comments
Imitation of a silver coin of Emporion.
Bibliographic references
Allen 1990 / Catalogue of the Celtic Coins in the British Museum. Vol. II: Silver Coins of North Italy, South and Central France, Switzerland and South Germany
(141, p.56)
Hawkins 1837 / Greek Acquisitions prior to 1837
Location
Not on display
Subjects
mammal
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
EH,p23.24.Gal