Live auction - bga_132577 - GALLIA BELGICA - MELDI (Area of Meaux) Bronze ROVECA, classe IIIa
You must signin and be an approved bidder to bid, LOGIN TO BID. Accounts are subject to approval and the approval process takes place within 48 hours. Do not wait until the day a sale closes to register. Clicking on "BID" constitutes acceptance of the terms of use of cgb.fr private live auctions.
Bids must be placed in whole Euro amounts only. The sale will start closing at the time stated on the item description; any bids received at the site after the closing time will not be executed. Transmission times may vary and bids could be rejected if you wait until the last second. For further information check the Live auction FAQ
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
All winning bids are subject to a 18% buyer’s fee.
| Estimate : | 350 € |
| Price : | 150 € |
| Maximum bid : | 175 € |
| End of the sale : | 01 August 2017 14:56:11 |
| bidders : | 1 bidder |
Type : Bronze ROVECA, classe IIIa
Date: c. 60-40 AC.
Metal : bronze
Diameter : 16,00 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 2,25 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Très beau bronze avec une magnifique patine vert olive clair. Relief avec la légende complète
Catalogue references :
Predigree :
Cet exemplaire provient de MONNAIES II, 30 juin 1997, n° 457 et de MONNAIES VIII, 16 juin 2000, n° 984
Obverse
Obverse legend : [ROVECA].
Obverse description : Tête à gauche, la chevelure ornée d'un bandeau, un torque au cou. Une amphore renversée sous le cou et un annelet pointé devant le menton et un autre derrière la nuque.
Reverse
Reverse legend : POOYIKA.
Reverse description : Cheval bondissant à gauche, trois annelets pointés au-dessus du cheval et un autre au-dessous, légende sous cet annelet (entre les jambes avant et arrière du cheval).
Commentary
La légende est hors flan au droit, mais complète au revers. L’amphore est particulièrement belle sur cet exemplaire. L’annelet pointé devant le menton rappelle celui des deux monnaies précédentes.
Historical background
GALLIA BELGICA - MELDI (Area of Meaux)
(1st century BC)
The Meldes are mentioned only once in Caesar's work. This small people lived between the Seine and the Marne in the plain of Brie with Meaux as its capital. The Meldes emancipated themselves late from the tutelage of the Suessions and the Remes at the time of the Gallic Wars. Having become independent in 57 BC, the Meldes chose to ally with the Romans. Caesar had sixty ships built by the Meldes, in 55 BC, for the expedition to Brittany. Caesar (BG. V, 5).
Report a mistake
Print the page
Share my selection
Ask a question
Consign / sellRelated articles
Full data
cgbfr.com numismatists
