Very Rare Celtic Silver Obol: Boii Tribe (Southern Slovakia) – "Chobotnice" (Octopus) Type - XF ​A highly rare and artistically fascinating silver obol from the Celtic Boii tribe, originating from the region of modern-day Southern Slovakia during the 3rd to 2nd century BC. The Boii were one of the most prominent and expansive Celtic groups in Central Europe, and their coinage is celebrated for its radical, highly stylized abstraction of classical and natural motifs. ​This specific piece is known among numismatists as the "Chobotnice" (a Slovak/Czech term meaning "octopus") type. The obverse features a mesmerizing, geometric design that closely resembles an octopus, while the reverse displays a beautifully abstracted, stylized bird. Celtic engravers did not simply copy existing designs; they deconstructed them into surreal, almost modern-art compositions. ​Era: 3rd-2nd century BC. Obverse: Stylized octopus ("Chobotnice" pattern). Reverse: Stylized bird. Reference: Kostur & Gaspar 83.1. Weight: 0.88 g.