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CE111769. Cast potin, cf. Victoor IX-2b; four spoked wheel, gVF, green patina, weight 1.510 g, maximum diameter 14.4 mm, SOLD
Celts, Gaul, Remi Tribe, c. 100 - 50 B.C.
The Remi were a Belgic people of north-eastern Gaul, with their capital at Durocortum (Reims, France). They were renowned for their horses and cavalry. The Remi allied themselves with Julius Caesar during the Gallic Wars and were one of the few tribes not to join the rebellion of Vercingetorix.CE69916. Bronze AE 17, CCCBM III 53, SGCV I 137, De la Tour 8040, Delestrée-Tache 593, Castelin 331, Depeyrot NC VII 24, VF, weight 3.458 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 270o, Durocortum (Reims, France) mint, c. 100 - 50 B.C.; obverse REMO (downward on left), three young male jugate busts left; reverse Victory in a biga galloping left, REMO below; SOLD
Celtic, Remi Tribe, Gaul, Area of Modern Reims, France, c. 100 - 50 B.C.
Potin has no intrinsic value, so the caste potin coinage of the Gaulish Celts was fiat money (like the dollar bill, it has no value except that it is accepted in trade). There were no weight standards. Each type was accepted only by the tribe that issued it.CE01629. Cast potin, De La Tour 8124, SGCV I 136,, VF, weight 7.4 g, maximum diameter 22.3 mm, die axis 180o, obverse warrior king walking right holding torc and spear, reverse bear right attacking a snake, snake above; scarce; SOLD
Celtic, Ring Money, c. 800 - 100 B.C.
Ring money of bronze, of silver, and of gold was used by the Celts in trade from Ireland to the Danube region. The dating of Celtic ring money is uncertain. Some authorities date the use of ring money from as early as 800 B.C. and it may have been used as late as 100 B.C. Some believe the bronze rings are actually just strap fittings, not a trade currency. Bronze rings are, however, sometimes found in quite large hoards and, in Spain, they are sometimes found with silver bar and disk ingots, and with 2nd century B.C. denarii of the Roman Republic. Undoubtedly they were used as fittings but they were also undoubtedly used as a store of wealth and for trade.CE70789. Bronze Ring Money, plain ring, cf. Victoor I - 1b, Alvarez-Burgos P15, weight 63.932 g, maximum diameter 45.3 mm, SOLD
Gallic Tribes, Volcae-Arecomici, Nimes Area, Gaul, c. 120 - 49 B.C., Imitating Massalia
Lighter cruder specimens of this head of Apollo / wheel type, have traditionally been identified as very late obols struck at Massalia. More recent research indicates finds are overwhelmingly centered in an area west of Massalia. They were almost certainly struck by the Volcae Arecomici, a Gallic tribe dwelling between the Rhône and the Hérault rivers, around present-day Nîmes.GS99626. Silver obol, cf. Maurel 493, VF, dark toning, flow lines, flan much smaller than the dies, weight 0.540 g, maximum diameter 9.5 mm, die axis 0o, Volcae-Arecomici mint, c. 120 - 49 B.C.; obverse crude bare head of Apollo left (nose, mouth and chin off flan); reverse four-spoke wheel, between spokes M-A; ex CNG, ex Richard L. Horst Collection; SOLD
Celtic, Gaul, The Volcae Tectosages, c. 100 - 50 B.C.
The capital of the Volcae Tectosages tribe was Tolosa, modern Toulouse.CE21150. Silver drachm, De la Tour 3132, aVF, weight 2.255 g, maximum diameter 13.9 mm, Tolosa? mint, obverse head left "Typ à tête cubiste", dolphins before; reverse cross with symbols; SOLD
Celtic, Ring Money, c. 800 - 100 B.C.
Ring money of bronze, of silver, and of gold was used by the Celts in trade from Ireland to the Danube region. The dating of Celtic ring money is uncertain. Some authorities date the use of ring money from as early as 800 B.C. and it may have been used as late as 100 B.C. Some believe the bronze rings are actually just strap fittings, not a trade currency. Bronze rings are, however, sometimes found in quite large hoards and, in Spain, they are sometimes found with silver bar and disk ingots, and with 2nd century B.C. denarii of the Roman Republic. Undoubtedly they were used as fittings but they were also undoubtedly used as a store of wealth and for trade.CE90929. Bronze Ring Money, very large ring, globules on outer edge, cf. Victoor II - 1a (smaller), weight 56.482 g, maximum diameter 61.9 mm, SOLD
Celts, The Allobroges, Rhone Valley, Gaul, Late 1st Century B.C.
CE40877. Silver quinarius, CCCBM II 277 ff., de la Tour 5795, VF, weight 1.895 g, maximum diameter 15.7 mm, die axis 180o, obverse [DVRNACOS], helmeted head of Roma right; reverse DONNVS, rider on horse galloping right, spear in right hand, DONNVS below; ex ACCG Benefit Auction, 17 Aug 2008, lot 1; SOLD
Nemausus, Gaul, 120 - 60 B.C.
The Volcae Arecomici surrendered of their own accord to the Roman Republic in 121 B.C., after which they occupied the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis (the area around modern day Narbonne), the southern part of Gallia Transalpina. They held their assemblies in the sacred wood of Nemausus, the site of modern Nîmes.GB67906. Bronze AE 15, CCBM III 204 - 212; De la Tour 2698; Castelin 119; Blanchet 436, fig. 476; SNG Cop -; SNG Dreer -, VF, green patina, tight flan, weight 1.827 g, maximum diameter 14.5 mm, die axis 180o, Nemausus (Nimes, France) mint, 120 - 60 B.C.; obverse head of Apollo left; reverse boar left, NAMA/SAT starting above, the second line in exergue; SOLD
Massalia, Gaul, c. 121 - 49 B.C.
Based on weight and hoard evidence, Depeyrot identifies this style without sideburns as a late issue.
Massalia thrived as a port linking inland Gaul, hungry for Roman goods and wine, with Rome, and its insatiable need for products and slaves. The city lost its independence in 49 B.C. after it joined Pompey and the optimates, the losing side in the civil war with Julius Caesar.RS73939. Silver obol, Depeyrot Marseille 58, SNG Cop 724, SNG Tüb 131, SNG Leipzig 10, VF, irregular ragged flan, weight 0.594 g, maximum diameter 13.9 mm, die axis 135o, Massalia, Gaul (Marseilles, France) mint, c. 121 - 49 B.C.; obverse youthful head of Apollo left, without sideburns, border of dots; reverse wheel with four spokes, M-A in two of the quarters; SOLD
Celtic, Senones, Gaul (Area of Sens, France), c. 100 - 50 B.C.
In about 400 B.C. the Senones crossed the Alps and, having driven out the Umbrians, settled on the east coast of Italy from Forlì to Ancona (ager Gallicus), and founded Sena Gallica (Senigallia) their capital. In 391 B.C., they invaded Etruria and besieged Clusium. The Clusines appealed to Rome, which led to war. In 390 B.C. (or 387 B.C.), the Senones routed the Roman army at Allia and then sacked Rome. For more than 100 years the Senones were engaged in hostilities with Rome. They were finally subdued in 283 B.C. by P. Cornelius Dolabella and driven from Italy. In Gaul, from 53 to 51 B.C., the Senones engaged in hostilities with Julius Caesar, brought about by their expulsion of Cavarinus, whom he had appointed their king. In 51 B.C., a Senonian named Drappes threatened the Provincia, but was captured and starved himself to death. Their chief towns were Agedincum (later Senones, whence Sens), Metiosedum (Melun?), and Vellaunodunum (site uncertain).CE85976. Cast potin, CCCBM III 433 & S459, Delestrée-Tache 2645, De La Tour 7445, Scheers Traité 793, Scheers S-M 384, VF, weight 2.892 g, maximum diameter 17.5 mm, obverse head right, with wild hair; reverse boar standing right, three pellets below; scarce; SOLD
Gallic Celts, Sequani, c. 70 - 40 B.C.
| In 71 B.C., the Sequani hired the Germanic Suebi under Ariovistus to cross the Rhine and help them defeat the Aedui. The Sequani were worse off after their victory - Ariovistus deprived them of a third of their territory, threatened to take another third, and subjugated them into semi-slavery. The Sequani appealed to Caesar, who drove back the Germanic tribesmen in 58 B.C., but at the same time obliged the Sequani to surrender all that they had gained from the Aedui. This so exasperated the Sequani that they joined in the revolt of Vercingetorix in 52 B.C. and shared in the defeat at Alesia. The Sequani refused to join the Gallic revolt against Rome in 69 A.D. and drove out rebels who invaded their territory. In recognition for their loyal service, Vesontio (Besancon) was made a Roman colony. |  |
Celts, Gaul, Leuci, c. 70 - 52 B.C.
The Leuci were between the Mediomatrici on the north and the Lingones on the south, in the valley of the Upper Mosel. One of their chief towns was Tullum. They are mentioned once in Caesar; the Leuci, Sequani and Lingones were to supply Caesar with grain. Pliny gives them the title of Liberi. Lucan celebrates them in his poem as skilled in throwing the spear: "Optimus excusso Leucus Rhemusque lacerto." CE39142. Cast potin, CCCBM III 409, Castelin 571, gVF, encrustation, weight 4.826 g, maximum diameter 20.5 mm, die axis 135o, Boviolles(?) mint, c. 70 - 52 B.C.; obverse crude stylized head left with three locks of hair, wearing wreath; reverse boar left, crude stylized flower ornament below; SOLD
Celts, Gaul, Leuci, c. 70 - 52 B.C.
The Leuci were between the Mediomatrici on the north and the Lingones on the south, in the valley of the Upper Mosel. One of their chief towns was Tullum. They are mentioned once in Caesar; the Leuci, Sequani and Lingones were to supply Caesar with grain. Pliny gives them the title of Liberi. Lucan celebrates them in his poem as skilled in throwing the spear: "Optimus excusso Leucus Rhemusque lacerto."CE41144. Cast potin, CCCBM III 418, De La Tour 9078, VF, weight 5.627 g, maximum diameter 20.4 mm, die axis 90o, Boviolles? mint, c. 70 - 52 B.C.; obverse crude stylized head left with three locks of hair, wearing wreath; reverse boar left, cross above two arches, below; rare variation; SOLD
Celtic, Ring Money, c. 800 - 100 B.C.
Ring money of bronze, of silver, and of gold was used by the Celts in trade from Ireland to the Danube region. The dating of Celtic ring money is uncertain. Some authorities date the use of ring money from as early as 800 B.C. and it may have been used as late as 100 B.C. Some believe the bronze rings are actually just strap fittings, not a trade currency. Bronze rings are, however, sometimes found in quite large hoards and, in Spain, they are sometimes found with silver bar and disk ingots, and with 2nd century B.C. denarii of the Roman Republic. Undoubtedly they were used as fittings but they were also undoubtedly used as a store of wealth and for trade.CE70826. Bronze Ring Money, plain ring, cf. Victoor I - 1b, Alvarez-Burgos P15, weight 41.052 g, maximum diameter 48.1 mm, SOLD
Augustus, 16 January 27 B.C. - 19 August 14 A.D., Uncertain Mint in Gaul
"The distribution of these coins is centered in Gallia Belgica, possibly around Treviri, though they are spread widely in northern and central France. This series may be regarded as an auxiliary regional coinage struck in the name of a local authority, Germanus Indutilli L(ibertus), whose features appear on the obverse." - RIC IRP56891. Bronze quadrans, RIC I 249, RPC I 506, aVF, nice patina, weight 2.683 g, maximum diameter 17.2 mm, die axis 90o, uncertain Gallic mint, magistrate Germanus Indutilli Libertus, c. 10 B.C.; obverse diademed male head right; reverse GERMANVS INDVTILLI L, bull butting left; SOLD
Celtic, Remi Tribe, Gaul, Area of Modern Reims, France, c. 100 - 50 B.C.
Potin has no intrinsic value, so the caste potin coinage of the Gaulish Celts was fiat money (like the dollar bill, it has no value except that it is accepted in trade). There were no weight standards. Each type was accepted only by the tribe that issued it.CE65517. Cast potin, De La Tour 8124, SGCV I 136, gF, weight 3.842 g, maximum diameter 20.9 mm, die axis 270o, obverse warrior king walking right holding torc and spear, reverse bear right attacking a snake, snake above; scarce; SOLD
Celts, Gaul, Lingones, c. 1st Century B.C.
CE81186. Cast potin, CCCBM III 451, de la Tour 8329, VF, weight 3.358 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, c. 1st century B.C.; obverse three horn-shaped ornaments (dolphins?) around central large pellet; reverse three S-shaped ornaments around central pellet; SOLD
Nemausus, Gallia Narbonensis, Gaul, c. 40 B.C.
Colonia Nemausus was founded as a colony by Tiberius Claudius Nero in 45 or 44 B.C. for veterans that had served Julius Caesar under his command in Gaul and the invasion of Egypt. He was the first husband of Livia and was persuaded or forced by Octavian to divorce her. At the wedding he gave her in marriage to Octavian "just as a father would."RP85861. Bronze semis, RPC Online I 520, SNG Cop 692, SNG Munchen 431, CCCBM III 231, De la Tour 2735, aVF, green patina with highlighting earthen deposits, tight flan, slightly rough, edge split, weight 2.108 g, maximum diameter 16.4 mm, die axis 270o, Nemausus (Nimes, France) mint, c. 40 B.C.; obverse helmeted and draped bust right, S (mark of value) behind; reverse NEM COL (downward on right), Hygieia-Valetudo-Salus standing, patera in right over two snakes, left elbow on column behind; SOLD
Celts, The Insubres or Cenomani, Imitating Massalia, Mid 2nd Century B.C.
CE08052. Silver drachm, VF, weight 2.18 g, maximum diameter 15.0 mm, die axis 180o, uncertain Gallic mint, obverse nymph head right; reverse MASSA (blundered), 'Wolf'-lion (scorpian type) standing right; lightly toned; SOLD
Gallic Celts, Sequani, c. 58 - 50 B.C., Time of Caesar's Gallic Wars
| In 71 B.C., the Sequani hired the Germanic Suebi under Ariovistus to cross the Rhine and help them defeat the Aedui. The Sequani were worse off after their victory - Ariovistus deprived them of a third of their territory, threatened to take another third, and subjugated them into semi-slavery. The Sequani appealed to Caesar, who drove back the Germanic tribesmen in 58 B.C., but at the same time obliged the Sequani to surrender all that they had gained from the Aedui. This so exasperated the Sequani that they joined in the revolt of Vercingetorix in 52 B.C. and shared in the defeat at Alesia. The Sequani refused to join the Gallic revolt against Rome in 69 A.D. and drove out rebels who invaded their territory. In recognition for their loyal service, Vesontio (Besancon) was made a Roman colony. | |
Celtic, Senones, Gaul (Area of Sens, France), c. 100 - 50 B.C.
In about 400 B.C. the Senones crossed the Alps and, having driven out the Umbrians, settled on the east coast of Italy from Forlì to Ancona (ager Gallicus), and founded Sena Gallica (Senigallia) their capital. In 391 B.C., they invaded Etruria and besieged Clusium. The Clusines appealed to Rome, which led to war. In 390 B.C. (or 387 B.C.), the Senones routed the Roman army at Allia and then sacked Rome. For more than 100 years the Senones were engaged in hostilities with Rome. They were finally subdued in 283 B.C. by P. Cornelius Dolabella and driven from Italy. In Gaul, from 53 to 51 B.C., the Senones engaged in hostilities with Julius Caesar, brought about by their expulsion of Cavarinus, whom he had appointed their king. In 51 B.C., a Senonian named Drappes threatened the Provincia, but was captured and starved himself to death. Their chief towns were Agedincum (later Senones, whence Sens), Metiosedum (Melun?), and Vellaunodunum (site uncertain).CE72628. Cast potin, De La Tour 7396, CCCBM III 385, Delestrée-Tache 2646, F, weight 3.866 g, maximum diameter 19.3 mm, die axis 225o, tribal mint, c. 100 - 50 B.C.; obverse helmeted head left; reverse horse left, pellets around; scarce; SOLD
Celts, Gaul, Ambiani, c. 90 - 80 B.C.
Celtic facing heads are of unusual style and rare.
Ex Elsen Auction 84 #40 sold for 170 Euros plus commissions.CE17574. Bronze AE 11, Scheers 366, VF, weight 1.193 g, maximum diameter 11.2 mm, die axis 0o, Ambiani mint, obverse facing head; reverse sea monster; green patina; SOLD
Celts, Gaul, Leuci, c. 70 - 52 B.C.
The Leuci were between the Mediomatrici on the north and the Lingones on the south, in the valley of the Upper Mosel. One of their chief towns was Tullum. They are mentioned once in Caesar; the Leuci, Sequani and Lingones were to supply Caesar with grain. Pliny gives them the title of Liberi. Lucan celebrates them in his poem as skilled in throwing the spear: "Optimus excusso Leucus Rhemusque lacerto." CE40894. Cast potin, CCCBM III 398 - 404; Castelin 578 - 581, gVF, weight 2.750 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 90o, Boviolles? mint, c. 70 - 52 B.C.; obverse crude stylized head left with three locks of hair, wearing wreath; reverse boar left, two semicircles between legs on exergue line below; SOLD
Armoricans, Channel Islands, Celtic Gaul, c. 1st Century B.C.
CE43708. Billon stater, De la Tour 6598, F, rough reverse, weight 6.460 g, maximum diameter 19.4 mm, c. 75 - 50 B.C.; obverse Celticized head right; reverse stylized horse right, boar beneath; SOLD
Celtic, Senones, Gaul (Area of Sens, France), c. 100 - 50 B.C.
In about 400 B.C. the Senones crossed the Alps and, having driven out the Umbrians, settled on the east coast of Italy from Forlì to Ancona (ager Gallicus), and founded Sena Gallica (Senigallia) their capital. In 391 B.C., they invaded Etruria and besieged Clusium. The Clusines appealed to Rome, which led to war. In 390 B.C. (or 387 B.C.), the Senones routed the Roman army at Allia and then sacked Rome. For more than 100 years the Senones were engaged in hostilities with Rome. They were finally subdued in 283 B.C. by P. Cornelius Dolabella and driven from Italy. In Gaul, from 53 to 51 B.C., the Senones engaged in hostilities with Julius Caesar, brought about by their expulsion of Cavarinus, whom he had appointed their king. In 51 B.C., a Senonian named Drappes threatened the Provincia, but was captured and starved himself to death. Their chief towns were Agedincum (later Senones, whence Sens), Metiosedum (Melun?), and Vellaunodunum (site uncertain).CE89367. Cast potin, CCCBM III S402, Delestrée-Tache 2640, De La Tour 7417, aVF, well centered, earthen deposits, weight 4.268 g, maximum diameter 18.3 mm, die axis 45o, c. 100 - 50 B.C.; obverse head of "wild man warrior" right, six locks of hair; reverse Celtic horse galloping left, pellet left and pellet below; scarce; SOLD
Celtic, Volcae-Arecomici, Gaul, 77 - 44 B.C.
The Volcae Arecomici surrendered of their own accord to the Roman Republic in 121 B.C., after which they occupied the Roman province of Gallia Narbonensis (the area around modern day Narbonne), the southern part of Gallia Transalpina. They held their assemblies in the sacred wood of Nemausus, the site of modern Nîmes.GB90907. Bronze AE 14, CCCBM III 215 - 230, Castelin 109-110, De la Tour 2677, Depeyrot NC I 142, SNG Dreer 77, Blanchet fig. 475, VF, green patina, tight flan, weight 1.344 g, maximum diameter 14.3 mm, die axis 180o, Nemausus(?) mint, 77 - 44 B.C.; obverse VOLCAE, diademed head of Artemis right; reverse togate male standing slightly left, palm frond before, AREC upwards on right; SOLD
Julius Caesar and Octavian, Second Triumvirate, 36 B.C., Vienne, Gaul
Vienne is in south-eastern France, 20 miles (32 km) south of Lyon, on the Rhone River. Before the arrival of the Roman armies under Julius Caesar, Vienne was the capital city of the Allobroges. RPC misspells the name, Vienna.
The denomination struck at Vienne was a dupondius and the type was frequently halved to make two asses.RP88134. Bronze cut half dupondius (as), cut half of RPC I 517, SNG Cop -, aF, rough, weight 13.623 g, maximum diameter 29.3 mm, Gaul, Vienne mint, 36 B.C.; obverse IMP / CAESAR DIVI F DIVI IVLI, bare heads of Julius Caesar left [and Octavian right (off flan)]; reverse C I V (Colonia Iulia Viennensis), prow right with superstructure; budget Julius Caesar portrait; SOLD
Massalia, Gaul, 4th Century B.C.
GS17168. Silver obol, SNG Delepierre 51, SNG Cop 723, VF, nice metal, weight 0.689 g, maximum diameter 11.7 mm, Massalia, Gaul (Marseilles, France) mint, 4th century B.C.; obverse young head of Apollo left; reverse wheel of four spokes; MA within; SOLD
Massalia, Gaul, c. 149 - 40 B.C.
GB80741. Bronze AE 15, Lindgren 131, SNG Cop 810, De La Tour 1673, F, weight 2.300 g, maximum diameter 14.9 mm, die axis 225o, Massalia, Gaul (Marseilles, France) mint, c. 149 - 40 B.C.; obverse head of Apollo right; reverse MAΣΣ, bull butting to right; SOLD
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