★ An exceptionally complete stater from the Namnetes ★

CELTIC, Northwest Gaul. Namnetes. Late 2nd to mid 1st century BC. Stater (Electrum, 22 mm, 7.11 g, 1 h), 'a l'hippophore - à la croix' 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 and raising his left; below, devolved upper body of male figure to right with arms outstretched and pellet before. DT 2187. LT 6723. SLM -. Very well struck on a broad flan and hence exceptionally complete. Good very fine.

From the Keltika Collection, Switzerland.