Potin Unit Angular Bull / Holman F1 75 BC - 55 BC

Weight

1.6 g

Diameter

15.3 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Potin

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

NA

Technique

Cast

Front design

Outline head of Apollo right, with line down centre of neck, detached face with open or closed nose.

Back design

Outline bull left, slightly curved body, straight legs, crescent tail curving outwards, two crescents above. Exergual line below.

Year of Minting

75 BC - 55 BC

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Variable alignment ↺

Inscriptions

NA

Context

Allen Type: H4 and J6. Van Arsdell ‘Angular Bull’. David Holman proposes a detailed classification in A New Classification System for the Flat Linear Potin Coinage . These coins correspond with his Group F, which derive from Holman Group E . Holman characterises Group F (Allen H2-4, J6-7, L) as the latest of the large flan issues, with thin, neat flans and designs. The bull comprises straight lines, notably the legs, although the body and tail may be a little curved. There is usually a pellet in the eye ring. Striations are very rare. Given the variability of the series, Holman suggests a degree of flexibility, where the features given are not taken to be exact. There are four subgroups in Group F, of which this is the first: Subgroup F1 (including Allen H4 and J6) has a right-facing head and left-facing bull, with a degree of curvature to the back and a flattened crescent tail, giving a springy appearance. The legs are straight. They are 14.5-16mm and 1.1-2.6g, almost all with a reverse orientation of 9h. Next in the chronological sequence is Holman F2 . The previous type is Holman E5 . The previous group is Holman E and the next is Holman G .

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Standard circulation

In circulation

No

Demonetized

Yes

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