Potin
Potin is a base metal alloy used in coins. It is typically a mixture of copper, tin and lead (in varying proportions) and does not typically contain significant precious metals. Potin is usually used in reference to Celtic coinage.[1][2]
In Celtic coinage
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In 1890, so-called Potin lumps were found, of which the largest weighs 59.2 kilograms (131 lb), at the
Kentish cast bronzes (historically referred to as Thurrock potins) appear to have been the first coins made in Britain dating from the end of the second century BC.[5][6] They appear to have circulated mainly in Kent and were based on coins issued by Massalia (now Marseille).[5]
Evidence of extensive use of coins made of potin , issued by kings in Ancient India around 100 BC during Post Mauryan Age
See also
References
- ^ Breitsprecher, Marc. "A Brief Introduction to Celtic Potins of Gaul". Retrieved 2023-11-07.
- ^ "Numiswiki - Potin". Numiswiki. Retrieved 23 November 2012.
- ^ Keltisches Geld in Zürich: Der spektakuläre «Potinklumpen». Amt für Städtebau der Stadt Zürich, Stadtarchäologie, Zürich October 2007.
- ^ Michael Nick. "75 kilogrammes of Celtic small coin - Recent research on the "Potinklumpen" from Zürich" (PDF). Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte, España. Retrieved 2014-12-12.
- ^ ISBN 0-7478-0325-0.
- ISBN 9780415562928.
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