A very rare Cisalpine heavy drachm
Lot 11
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.

From the L.I.M.B. Collection of Celtic coins, ex CGB Live Auction September 2022, 6 September 2022, 760646.


This interesting issue imitates the very rare early drachms of Massalia, which were struck to a heavier standard of circa 3.70 g.
Estimate:
750 CHF
Starting price:
600 CHF
Current bid:
800 CHF
Bid increment:
50 CHF
Minimum bid:
850 CHF
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Closing time: 19-Oct-24, 06:00:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee.

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