Gold Plated Stater Freckenham Crescents Phallic Type Contemporary Counterfeit

€2.00
IssuerIceni tribe (Celtic Britain)
Year15 BC - 20 AD
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyStater
CompositionGold plated bronze
Weight5.4 g
Dimensions16 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) ABC#cf. 1450 , Van Arsdell#620-04 , Sp#cf. 426 , BMC Iron#cf. 3385 , Mack#cf. 397
Obverse descriptionSolid back-to-back crescents. Row of pellets projecting from each concave side. Five-pointed star above. Pellet triad and five-pointed star below.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionHorse right, large round head with closed mouth. Pellet triad either side of phallic motif above. Floral sun (cogwheel) below.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering
Edge
Mint
MintageND (15 BC - 20 AD)  - -
Catalog ID7282250390
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