Pictones, Santones, Stater
1st century BC - Electrum - VF(20-25) - Delestrée:3649
Profile / head to the right, reduced, with prominent nose and curved chin, hair made up of two rows of locks. The first, encircling the face, is made up of surrounded half-moon-shaped locks, while the second is made up of surrounded flame-shaped locks. The head is surrounded by beaded cords, with small human heads represented by crescents at the ends.
Helmeted androcephalic horse to the right, surmounted by a stylized charioteer to the right, holding the reins with the right hand and brandishing a beaded torque to the left. A crescent-shaped volute emerges from the horse's mouth. Below, a hand set on a yoke-shaped bracket.
6.39 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.
