Celtes, Sénons Æ c. 120–100 BC (Sans prix de réserve)





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Æ en potin des Gaulois Celtes des Sénones, datée environ 120–100 av. J.-C., poids 5,96 g, diamètre 20,0 mm, av. deux caprins face à face et anneau pointé, revers deux cochons face à face et globule relevé, état Non gradé, provenance JRC Collection.
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Identification & References :
Issuing Authority: Celtic Gaul / Suessions tribe (région de Soissons)
Date: Late 2nd century BC (c. 120–100 BC)
Metal: Potin (High-tin cast bronze)
Denomination: Potin "aux capridés affrontés" (Class II)
References: Delestrée & Tache (DT) 211; Le Rider / Scheers (LT) 7458
Provenance: Ex JRC Collection
Physical Specifications:
Weight: 5.96 g (heavy and solid module for this series)
Diameter: 20.0 mm
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Iconographic Description:
Obverse: Two stylized caprids (goats or ibexes) rearing and facing each other vertically. Between them, a central pointed ring (anneau pointé). Enclosed within a crisp dotted border (grenetis).
Reverse:
Two stylized boars facing each other. Between them, a raised globule. Surrounded by a fine dotted and beaded border.
Commercial Highlights for Web Listing:
Exceptional Details: Unlike most Celtic cast potins which suffer from severe casting voids, this specimen exhibits extraordinary detail, showing clear outlines of both the caprids and the boars on the reverse.
Rich Animal Symbolism: Highly prized dual-animal iconographic composition featuring the sacred Celtic boar alongside caprids.
Superb Surface: Smooth, dark charcoal-grey patina with zero bronze disease or destructive corrosion, preserving the original casting relief.
Documented Pedigree: Comes from the established JRC Collection, adding provenance value.
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Identification & References :
Issuing Authority: Celtic Gaul / Suessions tribe (région de Soissons)
Date: Late 2nd century BC (c. 120–100 BC)
Metal: Potin (High-tin cast bronze)
Denomination: Potin "aux capridés affrontés" (Class II)
References: Delestrée & Tache (DT) 211; Le Rider / Scheers (LT) 7458
Provenance: Ex JRC Collection
Physical Specifications:
Weight: 5.96 g (heavy and solid module for this series)
Diameter: 20.0 mm
Grade: Very Fine (VF)
Iconographic Description:
Obverse: Two stylized caprids (goats or ibexes) rearing and facing each other vertically. Between them, a central pointed ring (anneau pointé). Enclosed within a crisp dotted border (grenetis).
Reverse:
Two stylized boars facing each other. Between them, a raised globule. Surrounded by a fine dotted and beaded border.
Commercial Highlights for Web Listing:
Exceptional Details: Unlike most Celtic cast potins which suffer from severe casting voids, this specimen exhibits extraordinary detail, showing clear outlines of both the caprids and the boars on the reverse.
Rich Animal Symbolism: Highly prized dual-animal iconographic composition featuring the sacred Celtic boar alongside caprids.
Superb Surface: Smooth, dark charcoal-grey patina with zero bronze disease or destructive corrosion, preserving the original casting relief.
Documented Pedigree: Comes from the established JRC Collection, adding provenance value.
Support included

