Lot no. 143
GAULE - CELTIC
Bituriges Cubes. Statere with the legend ABVCATOS ND (1st c. BC).
Av. Profile left, with large locks, and pearl necklace.
Rv [A] - BVCAT - O[S]. Horse on left, surmounted by an eagle with spread wings and visible legs. Below, three pointed rings in a triangle.
DT.3457 - LT.4173 - Sch./Dan.135 - Sch./Lyon 597 - Nash 1978, 463-464 ; Tortoiseshell - 6,9 g - 19,5 mm - 4 h
From the Coppens collection, É. Bourgey sale, 6 and 7 December 1961, No. 203.
In electrum or pale gold, the blank is barely broken at 7 o'clock. Nice, expressive bust on the right, and the reverse complete with legible legend. Superb.
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