Potin Unit Rounded Bull / Holman E5 85 BC - 70 BC

Weight

1.5 g

Diameter

16.8 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Potin

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

NA

Technique

Cast

Front design

Outline head of Apollo right, tall and thin, with line down centre of neck, eye ring with pellet, face and nose closed.

Back design

Outline bull right, straight body and legs, tail either curved or straight, two crescents above. Exergual line below.

Year of Minting

85 BC - 70 BC

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Variable alignment ↺

Inscriptions

NA

Context

Van Arsdell ‘Rounded Bull’. David Holman proposes a detailed classification in A New Classification System for the Flat Linear Potin Coinage . These coins correspond with his Group E, which derive from Holman Group D . Holman characterises Group E (Allen J2-4 and K) as having an improved standard of casting, and neater flans and designs. Striations are much less in evidence. The head almost always has a pellet within the eye ring. The bull is more angular, composed of curves and straight lines, usually with two crescents above. The tail is curved, as is one of the forelegs. Given the variability of the series, Holman suggests a degree of flexibility, where the features given are not taken to be exact. There are five subgroups in Group E, of which this is the fifth: Subgroup E5 is characterised by broad flans, unlike most Group E or F issues, and a tall, well-executed head. The bull always has straight legs and bodies. The coins are 16-17mm and 1.2-1.9g with a reverse orientation of 3h. Next in the chronological sequence is Holman F1 . The previous type is Holman E4 . The previous group is Holman D and the next is Holman F .

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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