Danube Celts Tetradrachm imitating Philippos II (359-336 BC) (No reserve price)
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Ungraded Danube Celts silver Tetradrachm, 13.17 g, imitating Philip II of Macedon (359–336 BC) with a History theme.
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Huși-type coins" (specifically known in numismatics as the Huși-Vovriești type) refer to ancient Geto-Dacian silver coins minted as imitations of Macedonian tetradrachms.Key CharacteristicsOrigin: Local Geto-Dacian tribes minted these silver coins during the Late Iron Age (around the 3rd to 2nd century BC), copying the famous tetradrachms issued by King Philip II of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great).Design & Stylization:Obverse: Originally depicted the head of Zeus, which became progressively abstract, stylized, and geometric.Reverse: Originally depicted a horseman (jockey), which evolved into highly stylized, abstract shapes where the horse and rider are barely recognizable.Distinctive Marks: These coins frequently feature intentional cuts or countermarks on their surface, a practice common in the ancient world to test the purity of the silver or for validation.Discovery Area: They are primarily found in coin hoards discovered across the historical region of Moldavia (in modern-day Romania and Moldova), named after the prominent breakthroughs near Huși and VovrieștCoins of this type are distinguished by a deep cut, intended to guarantee the authenticity of the silver coin.The coin is from a private collection and lacks a certificate of authenticity.
Huși-type coins" (specifically known in numismatics as the Huși-Vovriești type) refer to ancient Geto-Dacian silver coins minted as imitations of Macedonian tetradrachms.Key CharacteristicsOrigin: Local Geto-Dacian tribes minted these silver coins during the Late Iron Age (around the 3rd to 2nd century BC), copying the famous tetradrachms issued by King Philip II of Macedon (the father of Alexander the Great).Design & Stylization:Obverse: Originally depicted the head of Zeus, which became progressively abstract, stylized, and geometric.Reverse: Originally depicted a horseman (jockey), which evolved into highly stylized, abstract shapes where the horse and rider are barely recognizable.Distinctive Marks: These coins frequently feature intentional cuts or countermarks on their surface, a practice common in the ancient world to test the purity of the silver or for validation.Discovery Area: They are primarily found in coin hoards discovered across the historical region of Moldavia (in modern-day Romania and Moldova), named after the prominent breakthroughs near Huși and VovrieștCoins of this type are distinguished by a deep cut, intended to guarantee the authenticity of the silver coin.The coin is from a private collection and lacks a certificate of authenticity.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Weight
13.17 g
Culture/region
Danube Celts
Theme
History
Year/period and variation
imitating Philippos II (359-336 BC)
Denomination
Tetradrachm
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
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