Aulerci Eburovices, 1/4 de statère au sanglier, ca. 60-40 BC
PLEASE NOTE: this collector's item is unique. We therefore cannot guarantee its availability over time and recommend that you do not delay too long in completing your purchase if you are interested.
Chubby profile to left, the ear is formed by an oval from which a wide curve emerges, returning under the chin. Between the cheek and the curve, two annulets from which a descending curve starts. The eye is formed by an unclosed triangle with a pellet in the centre, the mouth by two pearls, and above this, the forehead is formed by a pelleted curve.
Before, a vertical line for the nose. Above the forehead and dividing the hair in two, pearled cords emanating from the ear; between these, th hair are represented by a triangle with pellet ends, on the other side, by three curves. Behind, a boar facing downwards, with its back turned to the outside.
Harnessed horse galloping to right, surmounted by a highly figured charioteer, holding the reins in one hand and brandishing the other. The charioteer is unrecognisable, depicted in simple lines and forms. Before the horse, a wheel motif. Below, a boar to right, an annulet before and behind it.
Beautiful specimen of a quarter stater of the highest rarity, attributed to the Aulerci Eburovices tribe, and of which it seems that less than 5 specimens are known with this type, and only one other specimen than ours has been seen in recent auctions. It is a singular variety of type and much sought after by collectors for its rarity. This small module shows the development of coinage in this region of north-west France. This example also shows the diversity in the varieties struck, on a wide flan allowing us to see all the details, sometimes out of flan, such as the boar behind the portrait, or the one under the horse.
1.54 gr
An “AU(50-53)” quality
As in numismatics, it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
About Uncirculated(50-53)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins displays sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. The number (50-53) indicates that at least half of the original luster remains. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
You might be wondering why there are different ranges of numbers behind the same abbreviation. Well, we’ll explain:
The numbers are subdivisions within a category, showing that the state of conversation is the same but coins may be at the higher or lower end of the scale. In the case of AU, the range (55-58) indicates that the luster is better preserved in than a similar coin described as (50-53).
