Gold Plated Stater - Belgae Cheriton Smiler Contemporary Counterfeit

€465,599.00
IssuerAtrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year65 BC - 55 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyStater
CompositionGold plated bronze
Weight3.62 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#cf. 755 , Van Arsdell#cf. , Sp#cf. 24 , BMC Iron#77 , Mack#cf. 33
Obverse descriptionAbstract head of Apollo right with double spike (wreath with leaves outwards split by three corded lines leading to `turf cutter`). Uppermost spike has large solid crescent terminal from which small lines emanate downwards. `Snaffle-bit` to left of crescent.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionDisjointed horse left, corded mane, neck and body form continuous line, four or more horizontal tails. Pellets above. Crab with four curved arms below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (65 BC - 55 BC)  - Base core -
ND (65 BC - 55 BC)  - Gold plated -
Catalog ID6086569800
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