Roman Gaul, Celtic Potin wheel money

1st century BC

Roman Gaul, Celtic Potin wheel money
Roman Gaul, Celtic Potin wheel money
75.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code24-2922
Celtic bronze - billon potin wheel money with 4 spokes.

Diameter: ± 21,5 mm
Attractive smooth patina, signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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Celtic currency is also referred as proto-money; these coins were circulated within the Celtic tribe.
These pieces of metal were carried around by wearing them on clothes or tied together with the rope. The Celtic money came in different shapes and sizes. 

In Celtic religion, the spoked wheel corresponds to the Cult of Taranis.

The Celtic Wheel of Taranis holds a unique place in Celtic symbology. Often referred to as the Wheel of the Thunder God, Taranis, this symbol embodies the power and celestial force of thunder and lightning. Historically, Taranis was revered as a powerful deity in the pantheon of Celtic gods, and the wheel symbolizes his control over the weather, particularly storms and thunder.

The Celtic Wheel of Taranis was commonly depicted in Celtic art and coinage. It features a central hub with multiple spokes, resembling a chariot wheel. This depiction is not just a representation of physical strength but also signifies the cycle of life and the eternal movement of the cosmos. The circular shape symbolizes continuity and the cyclical nature of life, death, and rebirth.The spoked wheel is in Celtic religion corresponding to the cult of Taranis.


Features and Specifications

Period Ancient, Celtic, Roman
Category Artefacts, Coins
Material Bronze
Country Celtic Gaul, Europe