Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid. A rare Gallo-Roman silver amulet pendant showing a Roman or Celtic bust of a woman wearing a necklace/torque. On the reverse a Celtic depiction of a horse standing to left, above a moon symbol, similar to the depictions on Celtic coins. The suspension loop is secured by a rivet, allowing the piece to be worn as a pendant. -> This pendant is a coin-inspired token, probably imitating the Celtic Quinar showing a bust on one side, and a Celtic horse on the other side. Size: ± 19,6 (including loop) x 14,2 mm Good and solid condition. Nice dark patina. Very interesting amulet. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format). -> Celtic coin imagery often combines human and animal motifs with symbolic elements. The female bust may represent a deity, personification, or idealised figure, while the horse is a powerful symbol associated with movement, status, and possibly divine or solar associations. -> The crescent symbol is commonly interpreted as a lunar motif, reflecting cycles, renewal, and cosmological beliefs. Together, these elements suggest a piece imbued with symbolic meaning, later reused as a personal amulet in the Gallo-Roman period. Material: This object has been carefully examined for its material and surface characteristics. Laboratory analysis (e.g. XRF) is not routinely undertaken in private collecting, and destructive testing is avoided as it causes permanent damage to archaeological material. Before modern hallmarking, gold and silver alloys varied depending on local resources, recycling practices and economic conditions.