Gaul, Tolosates Drachm au panache IIe–Ier siècles av. J.-C. (No reserve price)






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Ancient silver drachm of the Tolosates from Gaul, known as the “plume” type (Savès 75), dated to the 2nd–1st centuries BC and weighing 3.17 g.
Description from the seller
Gaul – Tolosa?tes – Drachm with plume S.75 – Silver
Interesting Gaulish silver coin attributed to the Tolosates, region of Old Toulouse, belonging to the monetary group of the Volques Tectosages.
It is the type traditionally designated as the “drachm with plume,” referenced notably Savès 75.
Characteristics
People: Tolosates
Region: Old Toulouse / Southwest Gaul
Denomination: Drachm
Type: Drachm with plume
Dating: 2nd–1st centuries BC
Metal: Silver
Weight: 3.17 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Frappe (minting): ancient struck coin
Obverse
Stylized head facing left.
The hair consists of highly stylized strands, characteristic of this issue and the origin of the traditional name “with plume.”
The portrait remains readily identifiable despite normal strike irregularities and wear.
Reverse
Large cross pattee dividing the field into four cantons.
The cantons are adorned with lunules and globules, with the presence of a small ring in one of them.
The reverse is particularly legible and allows good recognition of the type.
References
Savès 75
La Tour 2986
BN 2976–3240
CMC 2.5.01
Condition
Ancient coin that has circulated, showing:
- irregular flan;
- slight weakening of strike;
- normal signs of age;
- natural gray patina;
- wear visible on some portrait details.
The reverse remains particularly well preserved, with the cross and the four cantons clearly visible.
The coin sold is exactly the one shown in the photographs.
Seller's Story
Gaul – Tolosa?tes – Drachm with plume S.75 – Silver
Interesting Gaulish silver coin attributed to the Tolosates, region of Old Toulouse, belonging to the monetary group of the Volques Tectosages.
It is the type traditionally designated as the “drachm with plume,” referenced notably Savès 75.
Characteristics
People: Tolosates
Region: Old Toulouse / Southwest Gaul
Denomination: Drachm
Type: Drachm with plume
Dating: 2nd–1st centuries BC
Metal: Silver
Weight: 3.17 g
Diameter: 15 mm
Frappe (minting): ancient struck coin
Obverse
Stylized head facing left.
The hair consists of highly stylized strands, characteristic of this issue and the origin of the traditional name “with plume.”
The portrait remains readily identifiable despite normal strike irregularities and wear.
Reverse
Large cross pattee dividing the field into four cantons.
The cantons are adorned with lunules and globules, with the presence of a small ring in one of them.
The reverse is particularly legible and allows good recognition of the type.
References
Savès 75
La Tour 2986
BN 2976–3240
CMC 2.5.01
Condition
Ancient coin that has circulated, showing:
- irregular flan;
- slight weakening of strike;
- normal signs of age;
- natural gray patina;
- wear visible on some portrait details.
The reverse remains particularly well preserved, with the cross and the four cantons clearly visible.
The coin sold is exactly the one shown in the photographs.
