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Name or Denominations
Potin Unit
Issuer
Cantii tribe (Celtic Britain)
Ruler
NA
Year of Minting
115 BC - 100 BC
Currency
Stater
Shape
Round (irregular)
Rarity
Ultra rare
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
16.9 mm
Thickness
NA
Material
Potin
Shape
Round (irregular)
Edge Type
NA
Technique
Cast
Front design
NA
Back design
NA
Year of Minting
115 BC - 100 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 B2, which derives from Group A . Holman characterises Group B as having true linear designs on both obverse and reverse, together with broad, flat and rough flans (although Group B1 retains the thick-bodied bull). There is an eye ring and usually a vertical line through the neck. There is rarely a central eye pellet. The curvilinear bull initially has two rear legs, but later types have only one rear leg which curves round to form an exergual line. The head of the bull is now a front leg. Striations very occasionally appear. Given the variability of the series, Holman suggests a degree of flexibility, where the features given are not taken to be exact. There are six subgroups in Group B, of which this is the third: Subgroup B3 (Allen C1-4) has numerous varieties with clear and well-proportioned (if crude) designs, all but two with head left and bull right. The head always has an eye ring but not always a neck line. The bull has one rear leg that joins the exergual line and usually one front leg. The rough flans are 16-17.5mm and 1.6-2.3g, usually with 3h reverse orientation. Striations very rarely appear. Next in the chronological sequence is Holman B4 . The previous type is Holman B2 . Van Arsdell Classification: Cantian B, Experimental Period . Van Arsdell points out that 'occasionally a coin will have an obverse cavity of a different diameter than the reverse. The upper surface of the mould is then imaged at the edge of the coin on the smaller diameter side. This is smooth, indicating a scraping motion was not used to produce the mating surfaces.' His corresponding variety is: VA 108 - 01 (Holman B3/2-4): Head left. Bull right.
Rarity
Ultra rare
Coin type
Standard circulation
In circulation
No
Demonetized
Yes
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