Potin Unit 125 BC - 110 BC

Weight

2 g

Diameter

19 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Potin

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

NA

Technique

Cast

Front design

NA

Back design

NA

Year of Minting

125 BC - 110 BC

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

3 o'clock ↑→

Inscriptions

NA

Context

David Holman proposes a detailed classification in A New Classification System for the Flat Linear Potin Coinage . This type corresponds with his Group A (also Allen A). Holman characterises Group A as the beginnings of true linear designs, with broader, flater, rough flans derived from the thick, dumpy Thurrock Potins . The head and bull are unlike the later series. The back of Apollo's head is often multiple concentric curved lines representing a helmet, but in a degenerating style. The bull is initially thick but degenerates into lines. Given the variability of the series, Holman suggests a degree of flexibility, where the features given are not taken to be exact. Weights range from 1.6 to 3.0g and the reverse orientation is usually 3h. There are two subgroups in Group A, of which this is the first (see also Holman A2): Subgroup A1: Well-formed, prominent head without eye ring. Full-bodied bull of good style, head is often a double-pellet (sometimes open), with no reverse crescents. A1/1: Part-linear, part-solid head left; concentric curved lines on the head representing a helmet. Full-bodied bull left, exergual line below and tail above. The bull may have both or only one front and/or rear legs. A1/2: Bull right (See ABC 144). Next in the chronological sequence is Holman A1/2 . In Van Arsdell, compare VA 105 (obverse) and VA 1404 (reverse). The illustrated coin is in the Portable Antiquities Scheme database (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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