★ An attractive 'Muschelstater' from the Boii ★

CELTIC, Central Europe. Boii. Late 2nd-early 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 15 mm, 7.14 g), 'Muschelstater' type. Star of five rays (or hand?) on convex surface. Rev. Mussel shell with rays emanating from a central point; two indistinct pellets near the edge. Flesche -, cf. 477 (pellet on the obverse). Kellner, Manching, 2115. LT 9447. Paulsen 369. SLM 1133. A lovely example struck in high relief. Nearly extremely fine.

From an important collection of Central European Celtic coins, ex Sincona 4, 25 October 2011, 4002.