gaul-arverni-tribe-c-52-bce-item
DenominationStater
Country / EmpireGaul (Arverni tribe)
Obverse DesignStylized head, often interpreted as Vercingetorix, facing right, sometimes laureate. Inscription 'VERCINGETORIXS' (though not always fully visible or present on all types).
Reverse DesignHorse galloping left, often with a star or other symbol above.
Historical Context
Issued by Vercingetorix, chieftain of the Arverni, during his revolt against Julius Caesar in 52 BCE. These coins served as propaganda and a means to pay troops, and are among the most famous and sought-after Celtic coins.
