The seller did note the presence of surface cracks from striking, the to do not pass through the coin, yet I would not attempt dropping it.
If anyone is going to seriously collect Celts, can I recommend you get a copy of "The Forgery of the Hazelmere Hoard". It is 5GP from Chris Rudd's site, plus shipping. I have mislaid my copy, but there are some very interesting pictures under high magnification. If I ever find my copy, I will post a pic.
WOW !! I absolutely love all the posts!! Wonderful pick-up A-Noob!! I need Celtic coins!!!.....and that Boudicca is super cool 'AL' !! I only have one modest Danubian Celt bronze
I have just two Celtic, neither anything to write home about: Gaul, Senones Coin: Potin - Head facing r. with 6 strands of hair - Stylized Horse left, pellets to left and below. Mint: Gaul (100-60 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 4.84g / 18mm / - References: De La Tour 7417 Gaul, Senones Coin: Potin Two rampant goats facing one another; pellet between, annulet between hind legs Rampant wolf and boar facing one another; pellet between Mint: Gaul (100-60 BC) Wt./Size/Axis: 4.20g / 20mm / - References: CCCBM III 466ff De la tour 7458