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<p>[QUOTE="Bing, post: 2379598, member: 44132"]I finally purchased my first Celtic coin. It's broken, but I suppose that is why I was able to get it at a very reasonable price. I'm not certain how everyone feels about broken coins, but, depending on the break, I have no real problems with them (I have a few in my collection).</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]487670[/ATTACH] </p><p>EASTERN CELTS, DACHREITER TYPE</p><p>AR Drachm</p><p>OBVERSE: Celticized head of Zeus right</p><p>REVERSE: Celticized horseman riding left; wheel of four spokes above</p><p>Struck by the Skordoski in Syrmia, 2d Century BC</p><p>1.87g, 14mm</p><p>OTA 188/2-3</p><p><br /></p><p>I've been searching for more information on this type, but, so far, not much luck. There seems to be several for sale, but no information is provided other than this type originated in modern day Bulgaria. Any info you can share will be greatly appreciated.</p><p><br /></p><p>Also, post any Celtic coins in your collection. Or for that matter, post any broken coins you might own.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Bing, post: 2379598, member: 44132"]I finally purchased my first Celtic coin. It's broken, but I suppose that is why I was able to get it at a very reasonable price. I'm not certain how everyone feels about broken coins, but, depending on the break, I have no real problems with them (I have a few in my collection). [ATTACH=full]487670[/ATTACH] EASTERN CELTS, DACHREITER TYPE AR Drachm OBVERSE: Celticized head of Zeus right REVERSE: Celticized horseman riding left; wheel of four spokes above Struck by the Skordoski in Syrmia, 2d Century BC 1.87g, 14mm OTA 188/2-3 I've been searching for more information on this type, but, so far, not much luck. There seems to be several for sale, but no information is provided other than this type originated in modern day Bulgaria. Any info you can share will be greatly appreciated. Also, post any Celtic coins in your collection. Or for that matter, post any broken coins you might own.[/QUOTE]
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