CELTIC, Central Europe. Vindelici. Early 1st century BC. Stater (Gold, 18 mm, 7.07 g, 2 h), "Regenbogenschüsselchen" type. Triskeles within a wreath-like torc with an annulet at each end. Rev. Pyramid of eight annulets: five, on the bottom, each enclosing a pellet, and three, forming the top two rows, each enclosing a smaller annulet; all within a wavy torc. Allen & Nash 160. Castelin 1097. De la Tour 9441. Dembski 467-9. Kellner type IX B. Well-centered, bold and clear. Nearly extremely fine.
From a Swiss collection, ex Peus 360, 27 April 1999, 150.
Price realized | 3'800 CHF |
Starting price | 1'600 CHF |
Estimate | 2'000 CHF |