Lot 1794
Stylized Animal Heads(?) - Rare, large Interlinked Ring Money in Bronze. Celtic Eastern Europe. Danube Region, c. 3rd-1st century BC. Each ring with four globular protrusion, each of which support three smaller globules, the whole rather suggestive of stylized dog heads. On one ring, all the "heads" are oriented in the same direction, while on the second, two heads look clockwise, and the other two, counterclockwise. Choice condition, with attractive deep green patina. Large, linked rings of this size are Extremely Rare. Diameters average 2-1/2". Said to be from the southwestern Carpathian area.
Estimated Value $300 - 450.
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