Lot 4275
Celtic. Jersey - Armorica. Silver Stater (6.72g) struck ca. 80-50 BC. Lunate head right with triadic tattoo on cheek; "horn" above; "bent nail" and pellet in annulet lower right. Reverse: Ornate Celticized horse running right; straight line terminating in pellet in annulet from horse's back; uncertain object upper left; outline of boar before; "lyre-comet" between two suns below. LT J14; Scheers, Dan. 246. A lovely example. Superb Extremely Fine.
Although this type has traditionally been attributed to the Abrincatui (neighbors of the Coriosolites), there has been little evidence to support this. These coins are found on the Channel island of Jersey and in the area around St. Malo. Most likely they were minted in the environs of St. Malo and found their way to Jersey, a primary stopping place for ships on the trade route to Hengistbury (Dorset), England.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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