Potin Unit Angular Bull / Holman F3 75 BC - 55 BC

Weight

1.6 g

Diameter

15.0 mm

Thickness

NA

Material

Potin

Shape

Round (irregular)

Edge Type

NA

Technique

Cast

Front design

Outline and open head of Apollo left or right, no neck line.

Back design

Outline bull left or right, generally straight back and tail, 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: H3. 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 third: Subgroup F3 (including Allen H3) has small, neat flans, a particularly crude, very open head and a thin neck with no central neck line. The bull is made of straight lines with an occasional slight curve. The back legs are straight, the front legs might be curved on certain varieties. The coins are 14.5-15.5mm and 1.4-2.0g. Next in the chronological sequence is Holman F4 . The previous type is Holman F2 . 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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