CELTIC. Pannonia. c. 3rd-2nd century BC
CELTIC. Pannonia. c. 3rd-2nd century BC
$5,750.00
AR Tetradrachm, 13.49g (24mm, 2h). Stylized bearded male head r. / Rider trotting left.
Pedigree: Ex Lanz 141, München 2005, lot 19
References: Dembski -; Göbl, Ostkelten 342; Kostial -; Slg. Flesche 670 (this coin).
Grade: Lovely high relief obverse with wonderful stylistic Zeus. Reverse has a few scuff marks on rider. Interesting reverse type. Mint State / VF+ (gk1637)
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Celtic coinage has some of the most interesting imagery found on ancient coins. Many of the images are stylized, some enough that you can still identify that the copied design was from Thasos, Philip II, etc. Others are true works of art, almost Picasso Esque where the designs sometimes take the collector by surprise. This coin is a possible contemporary imitation of Philip II