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Coin (Celtic)

Unknown-0100/0001

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Leiden, Netherlands

This is one of the oldest coins ever found in the Netherlands. The Celts made gold, silver and copper coins after Greek examples, and used them as currency in trade. Celtic gold was the harbinger of a changing economy. The traditional barter trade had had its day, and a commercial market was taking its place.

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  • Title: Coin (Celtic)
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date Created: -0100/0001
  • Location: Bladel, Nederland
  • Physical Dimensions: h17 mm
  • Datering: na 100 v.C.
  • Afmetingen: diam. 17 mm
  • Type: coin
  • External Link: Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
  • Medium: metal ; gold
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

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