£330.00
Moesia, Istros Silver Drachm 4th Century BC
17x18mm, 5.58g
Istros was a Greek colony in the ancient region of Moesia, situated in the Balkans, near the Danube river on the western coast of the Black Sea. The obverse shows two facing male heads, one inverted; the reverse an eagle grasping a dolphin. It has been suggested that the reverse image represents the sky and the underworld united.
Attractive coin with some clear details.
1 in stock
The Dereham Hoard of some 1049 Roman silver coins was found in 2004 by metal detectorists Pat & Sally Buckley. The hoard was buried in a greyware pot during or shortly after AD 240 during the reign of the Roman emperor Gordian III. Here it remained until disturbed by ploughing in the early 2000’s.
The hoard is unusual not only for its size but also for its terminal date. Most of the hoards found in Britain were much earlier, generally dating from the end of the 2nd century.
Silbury Coins has a selection of coins available from this fascinating hoard now on our website, along with further research.
Read more at: https://www.silburycoins.co.uk/hoards-and-research/the-dereham-hoard/
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Celtic coins, particularly those found in Britain, offer fascinating insights into the art, culture, and beliefs of ancient Celtic tribes. One particularly intriguing example is the Norfolk Wolf gold stater.
The Norfolk Wolf stater is a gold coin attributed to the Iceni tribe, who inhabited the region of modern-day Norfolk, England. It exemplifies the artistry, symbolism, and wealth of the Iceni tribe, offering a glimpse into their world before the Roman conquest and is highly prized among collectors and historians for its rarity and the insight it provides.
View this and other wonderful Celtic coins uploaded to our website today at www.silburycoins.com
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