Leu Numismatik

Auction 4  –  25 May 2019

Leu Numismatik, Auction 4

Celtic, Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Medieval and Modern Coins

Sa, 25.05.2019, from 10:30 AM CEST
The auction is closed.

Description

★ A superb stater from the Aulerci Cenomani ★

CELTIC, Northwest Gaul. Aulerci Cenomani. 2nd century BC. Stater (Gold, 21 mm, 7.65 g, 4 h), 'aux objets ovoides - personnage aux deux ailes' type. Celticized laureate head of Apollo to right, the hair in long curls with a strand falling loose before the forehead. Rev. Devolved charioteer, driving cart drawn by a centaur to right, holding reins in his right hand and long branch ending in a vexillum-like banner in his left; below, male figure standing right, arms ending in wings. DT 2146. LT 6823. SLM -. Very rare and undoubtedly among the finest known. An absolutely wonderful and superb piece, perfectly centered on a very a broad flan and hence exceptionally complete. Very thin die break on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.

From the Keltika Collection, Switzerland.

Question about this lot?

Bidding

Price realized 20'000 CHF
Starting price 10'000 CHF
Estimate 12'500 CHF
The auction is closed.
Feedback / Support