Northwest Gaul, the Veneti AV Stater. Type 'à la petite tête nue'. 2nd century BC. Celticised head of Apollo right, with strings of pearls ending in miniature human heads coming out of his own head; elaborate drapery resembling aegis below / Devolved charioteer, driving cart drawn by centaur right, holding reins in right hand and long branch ending in a vexillum-like banner in left; winged male figure right below. DT 2109; LT 7879. 7.73g, 21mm, 12h.
Extremely Fine; struck from the usual somewhat worn and corroded dies, but lustrous and attractive. Rare.
From the inventory of a German dealer;
Acquired from Leu Numismatik AG;
Ex private Belgian collection.