Live auction - bga_933218 - GALLIA - SOUTH WESTERN GAUL - LONGOSTALETES (Area of Narbonne) Drachme “au style languedocien”, S. 322

GALLIA - SOUTH WESTERN GAUL - LONGOSTALETES (Area of Narbonne) Drachme “au style languedocien”, S. 322 XF

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Estimate :	450 €
Price :	225 €
Maximum bid :	250 €
End of the sale :	09 July 2024 15:46:51
bidders :	1 bidder

Type : Drachme “au style languedocien”, S. 322

Date: IIe siècle av. J.-C

Metal : silver

Diameter : 16 mm

Orientation dies : 12 h.

Weight : 2,95 g.

Rarity : R3

Coments on the condition:

Belle drachme sur un flan centré. Frappe un peu brouillon mais jolie tête au droit. Patine grise

Catalogue references :

LT.manque - S.322

Obverse

Obverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Obverse description : Tête à gauche, avec une sorte de diadème formé par la chevelure éparse ; cou avec bourrelet à la base.

Reverse

Reverse legend : ANÉPIGRAPHE.

Reverse description : Croix bouletée au centre, formée de quatre cantons, chacun ornés d’une lunule ; une oreille au 3e canton.

Commentary

Les deux drachmes de ce type illustrées dans le Savès proviennent du trésor de Béziers qui fut découvert en 1871 et contenait entre 750 et 800 drachmes.
The two drachmas of this type illustrated in the Savès come from the Béziers treasure which was discovered in 1871 and contained between 750 and 800 drachmas