Namnetes, Veneti, Statère à la croix
1st century BC - Electrum - VF(30-35)
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Profile to the right, with Apollonian traits, with four beaded cords around it, two emerging from the forehead and two from the nape of the neck, linked to small human heads. Before the forehead, a cross with a branch touching the forehead and cutting a beaded cord. Under the chin, slightly prognathic, a yoke-shaped bracket.
Androcephalic horse to right, surmounted by an charioteer holding the reins in his right hand, brandishing his left hand, fingers distinct and thumb apart. Below, a hippophoric figure, head to the right, with outstretched arms touching the horse's legs.
Rare stater attributed to the Venetes or Namnetes tribes, distinguished from the classical type with the cross (Delestrée 2187-2190) by the prognathic chin on the observe, Interesting example for its apparent details: the complete portrait, the large cross, and 2 pearled lines each adorned with a human head, the reverse is fully visible with the wide flan,
6.77 gr
An “EF(40-45)” 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:
Extremely Fine
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 retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
