CISALPINE GAUL. Uncertain. late 3rd to early 2nd century BC. Drachm (Silver, 16 mm, 3.64 g, 6 h), heavy standard, imitating Massalia. Laureate head of Artemis to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. MAΣΣA Lion walking to right. CCCBM II S1-S4. Pautasso 221-222. Very rare. Beautifully toned and exceptionally well preserved for this difficult issue. Light traces of overstriking and with very minor die wear on the reverse, otherwise, extremely fine.



This interesting issue imitates the very rare early drachms of Massalia, which were struck to a heavier standard of circa 3.70 g.