CISALPINE GAUL. Uncertain. late 3rd to early 2nd century BC. Drachm (Silver, 17 mm, 3.85 g, 8 h), heavy standard, imitating Massalia. Laureate head of Artemis to right, wearing triple-pendant earring and pearl necklace. Rev. NAΣΣA Lion walking to right. CCCBM II S1-S4. Pautasso 221-222. Very rare. Slightly rough and struck from a worn obverse die, otherwise, very fine.



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