Celta – Protodinero – Extremely rare Celtic solar protector amulet of Taranis. 45 mm - 5th-4th Proto currency (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Description from the seller
Taranis was a Celtic deity associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky.
Symbolism: Taranis embodies the power of thunder and lightning as divine manifestations, protector of the community but also feared for his destructive power.
Attributes: it is represented with solar wheels (symbol of the cycle and cosmic power).
Coin with three bronze rings used as a medium of exchange by the ancient Celts before coins were minted, a rare type.
Celtic proto-coins are ancient relics that offer insight into the early monetary systems of Celtic tribes. These primitive forms of currency are older than standardized coins and often consisted of irregular metal pieces, such as bars or rings. They were used for trade and exchange within Celtic communities, representing the early stages of economic development. Today, these proto-coins are valuable artifacts for historians, shedding light on the economic and cultural practices of ancient Celtic societies and their transition to more sophisticated monetary systems.
Material: bronze
Celtic - La Tène
5th-4th centuries BC
Dimension: 45 x 21 mm
Weight – 7.14 grams
Origin: Europe
Condition: intact, without repairs or alterations.
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The authenticity is completely guaranteed.
Origin
The Provider guarantees that they have obtained this batch legally.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the Art and Antiques market.
Collected since: 1980s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
This article does not require an export license within the EU.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
1098/pandor 8
Taranis was a Celtic deity associated with thunder, lightning, and the sky.
Symbolism: Taranis embodies the power of thunder and lightning as divine manifestations, protector of the community but also feared for his destructive power.
Attributes: it is represented with solar wheels (symbol of the cycle and cosmic power).
Coin with three bronze rings used as a medium of exchange by the ancient Celts before coins were minted, a rare type.
Celtic proto-coins are ancient relics that offer insight into the early monetary systems of Celtic tribes. These primitive forms of currency are older than standardized coins and often consisted of irregular metal pieces, such as bars or rings. They were used for trade and exchange within Celtic communities, representing the early stages of economic development. Today, these proto-coins are valuable artifacts for historians, shedding light on the economic and cultural practices of ancient Celtic societies and their transition to more sophisticated monetary systems.
Material: bronze
Celtic - La Tène
5th-4th centuries BC
Dimension: 45 x 21 mm
Weight – 7.14 grams
Origin: Europe
Condition: intact, without repairs or alterations.
Use the images to form your personal opinion.
The authenticity is completely guaranteed.
Origin
The Provider guarantees that they have obtained this batch legally.
Purchased by the current owner in 2004 in Vienna, Austria, at the Art and Antiques market.
Collected since: 1980s.
Previous owners' history: Old Austrian private collection.
Catawiki has seen the documentation that proves this origin.
This article does not require an export license within the EU.
No shipments are made outside the EU.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This item comes from an ancient private collection, not a company. Its authenticity and period have been verified and acknowledged by Catawiki experts using their own various methods.
I suggest that you keep a copy of the auction, which will serve as a certificate of authenticity.
1098/pandor 8
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Celta – Protodinero – Extremely rare Celtic solar protector amulet of Taranis. 45 mm - 5th-4th
Century/ Timeframe
siglos V-IV AC
Name of object
Proto currency
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2004
Country acquired from
Austria
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Austria
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
