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v19_0428 - ELUSATES (Area of the Gers) Drachme “au cheval”

ELUSATES (Area of the Gers) Drachme “au cheval” XF/VF
MONNAIES 19 (2004)
Starting price : 300.00 €
Estimate : 400.00 €
Realised price : 325.00 €
Number of bids : 2
Maximum bid : 400.00 €
Type : Drachme “au cheval”
Date: c. 121-52 AC.
Metal : silver
Diameter : 16 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 2,91 g.
Rarity : R2
Coments on the condition:
Particulièrement bien frappé au droit, avec une patine grise. Sans doute frappé avec un coin de revers assez usé
Catalogue references :

Obverse


Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Obverse description : Tête disloquée à gauche, formée de grosses virgules juxtaposées.

Reverse


Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.
Reverse description : Restes de cheval passant à gauche, marqué par deux gros globules, élément décoratif sous le poitrail et déformation de l’oiseau au-dessus du dos.

Commentary


Cet exemplaire présente un droit relativement complet, formé de grosses virgules, de globules, d’annelets pointés et de petits traits parallèles .
This example has a relatively complete right, formed of large commas, globules, dotted rings and small parallel lines.

Historical background


ELUSATES (Area of the Gers)

(3rd-2nd century BC)

Small people of Aquitaine who occupied part of the current department of Gers, corresponding to the former county of Condomois (Comdom). Their capital was Elusa (Eauze, Gers). The Elusates were subjugated in 56 BC by Publius Licinius Crassus, lieutenant of Caesar, the son of Crassus who campaigned in Aquitaine. Sources: Caesar (BG. III, 27).

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