| Heritage World Coin Auctions > NYINC Signature Sale 3113 | Auction date: 8 January 2024 |
| Lot number: 30003 Price realized: 1,150 USD (Approx. 1,048 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Ancients BRITAIN. Durotriges. Ca. 60 BC-AD 20. EL stater (18mm, 5.81 gm, 4h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Durotrigan E, Abstract (Cranborne Chase type). Devolved head of Apollo right / Disjointed horse left with rectangular head; pellets above back, pellet below, pellet in lozenge above tail. Van Arsdell 1235-1. Cf. SCBC 365 (silver stater). Exceptionally well struck and attractive example of this early issue with higher gold content. From the Wetmore Collection of Gold and Electrum. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 84 (5 May 2010), lot 17. The Durotriges were a robust Celtic tribe inhabiting a region that contains modern-day Dorset, South Somerset, South Wiltshire, and Devon in England prior to the Roman invasion. Their seclusion from the Roman rule for a considerable period enabled them to retain their distinctive cultural matrix. Archaeologists have unearthed compelling testimony of their complex societies, rich in agricultural production and skillful iron work. Their coinage, notable for intricate designs, served not just as a medium for trade, but also functioned as a symbol of their political autonomy. The bold imagery of stylized figures and familiar motifs on these coins reflects their dedication to artisanal persistence and the indigenous cultural elements. Their eventual assimilation under the Roman rule is marked by inevitable cultural collation, but the unique historical echoes of Durotriges remain embodied today in their surviving archaeological evidence. Celtic staters, minted by various tribes that populated regions of Britain and Gaul, display a broad array of designs, reflecting a colorful medley of cultural influences. Crafted mainly of gold or silver, these coins served the dual purpose of facilitating trade and embodying the distinct aesthetic and symbolic trends of the Celts. Often stylizing motifs borrowed from the coinage of Greek city-states and the Roman Republic, the Celtic interpretation can move between abstract to more representational. This specimen is a classic example, styled after the staters of Philip II of Macedon. https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/celtic/ancients-britain-durotriges-ca-60-bc-ad-20-el-stater-18mm-581-gm-4h-ngc-au-5-5-4-5/a/3113-30003.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3113-01082024 HID02906262019 © 2023 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 1500-2500 USD |  |
