Gold Stater Ornate Yoke

€1.00
IssuerAtrebates and Regini tribes (Celtic Britain)
Year65 BC - 55 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueStater (1)
CurrencyStater
CompositionGold
Weight6 g
Dimensions17 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sills#215
Obverse descriptionAbstract head of Apollo right. The wreath has the more leaves to the right. The hairbar (spike) is a single bold line that comes out of a ringed pellet with with three annulets behind it. Three lines between the wreath and the `ear` crescent, the rear of the three linear crescents, which have corded arcs. Arcs between wreath and crescents.
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Reverse descriptionTriple-tailed, full-bodied, naturalistic, annulate horse right, with flared mane, pointed ears and bold hooves. Wheel below. Ornate, beaded yoke in front of and above the horse. Above also a cog. Ringed pellets around.
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Mint
MintageND (65 BC - 55 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1613495470
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