Namnetes, Statère à la croix, 1st century BC
Electrum - EF(40-45)
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Namnetes, Area of Nantes, Stater, 2nd-1st century BC.
Profile to the right of an Apollonian type with a prognathic chin, from which 4 pearled lines emanate, 2 from the forehead and 2 from the base of the neck, linked to human heads. To the right of the profile, a large cross starting from the forehead.
Androcephalic horse on the right surmounted by an charioteer raising his right hand, below a hippophorus with its head turned to the right.
Rare stater which is different from classical types with a cross rising from forehead. On observe, a head with prognathous chin and on reverse a figure with little head right. Interesting stater by virtue of its quality and visible details: complete portrait, large cross, and 2 pearled strings ornamented with human head.
6.34 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.
