Sequani Circa 50 BC AR Quinarius | Roma and Boar

Description

Sequani Circa 50 BC, AR Quinarius, s a small silver coin from Roman Gaul Celtic region what is now modern France. Minted mid 1st century BC. by the Qunari, a Celtic people absorbed into the Roman Empire about the same time.

Sequani AR Quinarius: A type of ancient Roman coin. “Sequani” refers to the Sequani, a Gallic people that issued the coins. “AR” stands for Argentum, the Latin word for silver, indicating the coin’s material. “Quinarius” signifies the coin’s denomination, equivalent to a quarter of an As, a basic Roman copper coin. The coin likely featured a depiction of a deity or tribal symbol and was used for transactions and as a form of currency in daily life. Its value would have been recognized across the Roman Republic.

Obverse beardless head facing left. Reverse boar to the left w/ legend. Approximately 12mm and 1.85 grams. Sequani AR Quinarius:

2 in stock NGC XF #6606511-139 & 140

Celtic Gaul Sequani 1st Century BC, AR Quinarius, Roma & Boar