Gaul, Abrincatui, Baiocasses, c. 100 BC, Stater, cf. DT 2285, BN. 10389H (Jersey hoard), 6.38 g - perfectly struck, nicely toned and with a highly distinguished pedigree.
A wonderful example of Celtic art at its most amazing - anticipating surrealism and cubism by two thousand years.
Provenance: The present example is featured as number 38.8 (obverse) and 38.14 (reverse) in the book by Henrik Bo Andersen, Apollo to Apollo: “The Hunt for the Divine and Eternal Beauty” and is illustrated on a full plate p. 224; ex. Thierry Parsy Auction (2008), lot 171; ex. Bernard Roth Collection (BNJ IX, 1912, Ancient Gaulish Coins, Fig. 37 (Pl. II), p. 16); ex. Stroehlin Auction, London, 1910, lot 318
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Not sold. Inquiry
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