GAUL. Northwest. Veneti. AV 1/4 Stater (1.74 gms), ca. 3rd-2nd Centuries B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 4/5.
D&T-Unlisted; cf. Elsen 122, lot 107. Obverse: Stylized head right, ornamented with pearl strings flowing around; Reverse: Stylized charioteer driving biga led by androcephalic horse right; wheel-like object below. VERY RARE and enticing, this example presents some moderate handling, but otherwise offers a chance at an extremely difficult fractional denomination.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500