bga_1051216 - ELYSIQUES (oppidum of Ensérune) Obole au bucrane, AM sans rayon
180.00 €(Approx. 210.60$ | 154.80£)
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Type : Obole au bucrane, AM sans rayon
Date: c. 200-121 AC. ou c. 90-70 AC.
Metal : silver
Diameter : 10,5 mm
Weight : 0,66 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Flan légèrement décentré. Jolie patine grise aux légers reflets bleutés
Catalogue references :
Obverse
Obverse description : Lisse.
Reverse
Reverse legend : A-M DANS LES 3E ET 4E CANTONS .
Reverse description : Roue à deux rayons avec moyeu central et un bucrane occupant les deux premiers cantons.
Commentary
Cette obole est très particulière, avec l'inversion des lettres MA dans la partie inférieure de la roue. De plus, il n'y a pas de rayon entre ces deux lettres AM, comme sur le n° 728 de MONNAIES 31.
This obol is very particular, with the inversion of the letters MA in the lower part of the wheel. In addition, there is no radius between these two letters AM, as on n° 728 of MONNAIES 31
This obol is very particular, with the inversion of the letters MA in the lower part of the wheel. In addition, there is no radius between these two letters AM, as on n° 728 of MONNAIES 31
Historical background
ELYSIQUES (oppidum of Ensérune)
(2nd - 1st century BC)
The Elysians are a small people from the Narbonne region, of Iberian origin whose oppidum could be identified with Ensérune. He is known to us by a mention of Herodotus, "the father of History", who indicates that Gallic mercenaries (Élysiques) would have served in the Carthaginian army in 480 BC, at the time of the siege of 'Himera (Sicily). Sources: Herodotus (H. VII, 165).
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