A new departure for me

Wasn't going to post this but what the heck. It should be insured..

This should be posted out on Monday for next day delivery, so should get it Tuesday.




Whaddon Star gold stater
of the Catuvellauni tribe of Hertfordshire

No more details at present. Watch this space.

I don't think that Celtic will become a habit. I might look for a nice silver coin to keep it company. Got a couple of potin Senonnes, nothing to write home about.

 

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Hmm, somehow posted the same side twice, will sort it .....

 

great coin! Is it one of these? https://coinsweekly.com/buckingham-gold-hoard/

 

Not sure, still researchiing

 

Beautiful OP coin.

Celtic is one of those areas I keep meaning to get into, but never quite do. I'm going to have to dedicate one year to nothing but Celtic coins if I'm ever going to break into it. Perhaps next year...

 

Wow, @Pishpash , fantastic Stater!!! Wow! Great Celtic horse, really like the devices... is the horse leaping over a Star? Cool!

 

Not sure whether it is a wreath. Got a bit more digging to do.

 

@Pishpash Are you sure it's gold and not electrum?

 

Not sure about anything yet. It is supposed to be a gold stater, got it from Chris Rudd, he knows his stuff.

 

Fantastic pick up, very attractive coin.
Congrats.

 

that is beautiful Pish...i was watching about the Celts yesterday on a BBC presentation with Alice Roberts & Neil Oliver... too kool for school!.

 

Jumpin' Jeeeeeehosephat! Pish went and struck gold! I'd trade my beard and britches for something that sweet to fall into my pan!

 

Very attractive coin, I like it!

 

Very nice addition @Pishpash, I have a soft spot for Celtic coins myself but have not yet acquired a piece from the British Isles =)

 

Coin arrived bang on time as expected today and I have to say that in hand, it does not disappoint. It has the ABC reference with it, however this has been modified. I may well write back to the firm asking for clarification.

I do like the fact that these coins could have been minted to pay Rome. Keeps the Roman connection for me.

Will add more if I find out.

Husband suggested I could have it made into a necklace. The look I gave him could only be described as abject horror. I don't think he will suggest that again.

 

Big time LOL!!!

 

A really sweet coin!

John

 

You could have a jeweler take an impression of the coin and make a cast copy to use for the necklace .

Congrats on the cool coin, Pish!

 

@Pishpash Beautiful!! Great pick-up. Happy for you.