★ Spectacular Celtic Stater ★

CENTRAL EUROPE. Boii ? Stater (Circa 3rd BC) Athena Type with warrior.

Obv: Celticized head of Athena left, wearing crested helmet.
Rev: Eagle standing and feeding on beheaded body of a Celtic Warrior.

B. Ziegaus „Boische“ Münzen in Süddeutschland – Fremde Prägungen mit überregionaler Gültigkeit? pl.1,10 (same dies) in Boier zwischen Realität und Fiktion, Bonn 2015.

Extremely rare

Due to the high content of gold (over 95%) and the obvers which descends from the Athena Alkidemos Types a boic origin is assumed.

An exceptional and interesting specimen of a very rare Celtic issue. The obverse type is clearly imitating Alexander III of Macedon, while the reverse is an independent Celtic Creation. It strongly calls to mind the Cult of the Head. Severed heads are often depicted in Celtic art while headless warriors have been found at the famous excavation of the sanctuary of Ribemont-sur-Ancre / France.

Condition: Near extremely fine.

Weight: 5.90 g.
Diameter: 17 mm.