★ Ex Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015, 822 ★
CELTIC, Northwest Gaul. Namnetes. Late 2nd to mid 1st century BC. Stater (Electrum, 23 mm, 6.91 g, 10 h), 'à l'hippophore - à la petite tête' type. Celticized head of Apollo to right, with strings of pearls coming out of his own head and cross ornament at forehead. Rev. Devolved charioteer driving cart drawn by a centaur to right, holding reins in his right hand; below, devolved upper body of male figure to right with arms outstretched. DT 2200. Flesche 194. LT 6723. A boldly struck and perfectly centered example. Good very fine.
From the Kleinkunst Collection, ex Triton XVIII, 6 January 2015, 822.
Price realized | 1'600 CHF |
Starting price | 1'200 CHF |
Estimate | 1'500 CHF |