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<p>[QUOTE="Roerbakmix, post: 6256890, member: 100731"]A very nice and unusual coin, well photographed! Interesting story as well. I've got quite a few Celtic coins, but less so from Brittain:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247653[/ATTACH] </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247654[/ATTACH] </p><p>Of course, a few Durotriges AR staters. These aren't rare, and can be bought for in between €75 for those in lesser condition (below) and €150 or more for those in better condition (above). </p><p><br /></p><p>Next, also from the Durotriges, a smaller denomination. It's unsure whether the obverse shows a boat with oars and two men within, or, rotating 180 degrees, a boar. The reverse shows a nice lighting bolt. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247656[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>This one I sold because of its condition, but it's probably the first gold coin of Britain. I might well regret the sale, but it just didn't do it for me. It's rather rare, with only about 75-100 known. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247657[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>And then of course just a few more Celts just because they're so cool:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247658[/ATTACH]</p><p>A bronze coin from the Remii, one of the nicest I've encountered. </p><p><br /></p><p>A super difficult to photograph bronze coin from the small Meldi tribe, showing a wild looking male with luxurious flowing hair on the obverse, and an eagle riding a horse (yep!). Actually a rather rare coin. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247659[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Also somewhat rare (only a handfull known): a potin coin, with a crow <i>stepping outside the coin</i>. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247660[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>And of course, my cherished Ambiani war stater:</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1247661[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Celts are somewhat underrepresented on this forum![/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Roerbakmix, post: 6256890, member: 100731"]A very nice and unusual coin, well photographed! Interesting story as well. I've got quite a few Celtic coins, but less so from Brittain: [ATTACH=full]1247653[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1247654[/ATTACH] Of course, a few Durotriges AR staters. These aren't rare, and can be bought for in between €75 for those in lesser condition (below) and €150 or more for those in better condition (above). Next, also from the Durotriges, a smaller denomination. It's unsure whether the obverse shows a boat with oars and two men within, or, rotating 180 degrees, a boar. The reverse shows a nice lighting bolt. [ATTACH=full]1247656[/ATTACH] This one I sold because of its condition, but it's probably the first gold coin of Britain. I might well regret the sale, but it just didn't do it for me. It's rather rare, with only about 75-100 known. [ATTACH=full]1247657[/ATTACH] And then of course just a few more Celts just because they're so cool: [ATTACH=full]1247658[/ATTACH] A bronze coin from the Remii, one of the nicest I've encountered. A super difficult to photograph bronze coin from the small Meldi tribe, showing a wild looking male with luxurious flowing hair on the obverse, and an eagle riding a horse (yep!). Actually a rather rare coin. [ATTACH=full]1247659[/ATTACH] Also somewhat rare (only a handfull known): a potin coin, with a crow [I]stepping outside the coin[/I]. [ATTACH=full]1247660[/ATTACH] And of course, my cherished Ambiani war stater: [ATTACH=full]1247661[/ATTACH] Celts are somewhat underrepresented on this forum![/QUOTE]
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