Celtic Silver Unit Belgae Danebury Crescents 50BC
£550.00
Celtic Silver Unit Belgae Danebury Crescents 50BC
9mm, 0.75g
ABC917 Ex. Rare
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This Belgae “Cogwheel Smiler” Gold Quarter Stater, struck in the 1st century BC, is an exceptionally rare type with only 8 examples known. Featuring the distinctive turf cutter motif alongside cogwheels, and a beautifully stylised horse beneath a floral sun and comet, the design perfectly captures the bold imagination of Celtic art.
Rarely offered for sale and believed to be closely related to the famous Cheriton Smiler staters, this piece is not only historically important but visually unforgettable.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, showcasing some of the finest and rarest coins from Iron Age Britain ever assembled. Head to our website for more information.
#AncientBritishCoins #Belgae #GoldStater #IronAgeBritain #CelticCoinsThis Cantiaci silver unit of Touto, struck around AD 1–15, features a beautifully detailed bearded portrait alongside a remarkable depiction of Winged Victory walking right — a design unlike anything else in ancient British coinage.
The quality of this example is extraordinary, with sharp detail and artistic strength rarely encountered for the type, surpassing even the illustrated ABC plate coin.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, a collection dedicated to preserving some of the finest and rarest ancient British coins ever assembled.
#AncientBritishCoins #Cantiaci #IronAgeBritain #SilverUnit #CelticCoins✨ This rare Dobunni Gold Stater, issued by Eisu around AD 20–43, features the iconic tree symbol on one side and a beautifully stylised three-tailed horse on the other — complete with hidden face, wheel motif, and the full EISV inscription above.
What makes this example particularly special is its exceptional quality. Strongly struck in good gold with full inscription and impressive detail on both sides, it’s far superior to most surviving Eisu staters seen today.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, bringing together some of the finest and rarest examples of ancient British coinage ever assembled. View more on our website today.
#AncientBritishCoins #Dobunni #GoldStater #IronAgeBritainSome coins instantly command attention — and this Addedomaros Gold Stater is one of them. ✨
Struck by the Catuvellauni tribe around 45–25 BC, this rare coin carries the abbreviated name of Addedomaros above a beautifully stylised Celtic horse, surrounded by the bold symbolism and flowing geometry that define Iron Age British coinage.
A premium piece with incredible presence and artistry.
Now part of The London Collection of Ancient British Coins, celebrating some of the finest and rarest ancient British coins ever assembled.
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