Celtic Coinage. Gaul, the Liguri (?). AR Drachm imitation of Massalia. Heavy series, Pautasso α type. Uncertain mint in Cisalpine Gaul. Struck circa 2nd half of 3rd cent. BC. Obv. Laureate female head right. Rev. ΣΑΣΣΑ. Lion advancing right. Cf. Pautasso, Le monete preromane dell'Italia Settentrionale, pp. 16-18 and pl. LXIX-LXX, 361 and 365. AR. g. 3.55 mm. 18.20 RRR. Interesting and very rare for its exceptional weight. Spot of corrosion, otherwise about EF.