Live auction - bga_876589 - ELUSATES (Area of the Gers) Drachme “au cheval”

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AU/AU

Estimate :	500 €
Price :	380 €
Maximum bid :	500 €
End of the sale :	23 January 2024 16:03:02
bidders :	3 bidders

Type : Drachme “au cheval”

Date: IIIe-IIe siècle av. J.-C

Metal : silver

Diameter : 18 mm

Orientation dies : 9 h.

Weight : 2,90 g.

Rarity : R2

Coments on the condition:

Belle drachme frappée sur un flan idéalement centré. Frappe un peu molle au droit, mais superbe revers de haut relief. Patine grise, de légers reflets dorés

Catalogue references :

LT.3587 - S.512** - BN.3587-3601 - Sch/SM.136 - Sch/L.80 - Sch/D.- - Z.121-125

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Obverse description : Tête disloquée à gauche, formée de grosses virgules juxtaposées.

Reverse

Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Reverse description : Restes de cheval passant à gauche, marqué par deux gros globules, élément décoratif sous le poitrail et déformation de l’oiseau au-dessus du dos.