bga_532472 - ELUSATES (Area of the Gers) Drachme “au cheval”
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Item sold on our e-shop (2021)
Price : 300.00 €
Item sold on our e-shop (2021)
Price : 300.00 €
Type : Drachme “au cheval”
Date: IIIe-IIe siècle av. J.-C
Metal : silver
Diameter : 16,5 mm
Orientation dies : 9 h.
Weight : 2,33 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Jolie monnaie avec un beau revers. Patine grise
Obverse
Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête disloquée à gauche, formée de grosses virgules juxtaposées.
Reverse
Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Restes de cheval passant à gauche, marqué par deux gros globules, élément décoratif sous le poitrail et déformation de l’oiseau au-dessus du dos.
Commentary
Avec un poids de 2,33 grammes, cette drachme appartient à la série légère (moins de 2,50g).
With a weight of 2.33 grams, this drachma belongs to the light series (less than 2.50g)
With a weight of 2.33 grams, this drachma belongs to the light series (less than 2.50g)
Historical background
ELUSATES (Area of the Gers)
(3rd-2nd century BC)
Small people of Aquitaine who occupied part of the current department of Gers, corresponding to the former county of Condomois (Comdom). Their capital was Elusa (Eauze, Gers). The Elusates were subjugated in 56 BC by Publius Licinius Crassus, lieutenant of Caesar, the son of Crassus who campaigned in Aquitaine. Sources: Caesar (BG. III, 27).
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