CELTIC COINAGE, BELGAE CHUTE TYPE GOLD STATER

Celtic Coinage, Gold Stater, Belgae (c. 65-58 BC). 

‘Chute’ Type Stater 

Obverse: Wreath motif, crescents and cloak – stylised head of Apollo.

Reverse: Disjointed horse facing left, with rectangular head, body of crescents, four vertical stick legs, many pellets above, and crab below. 

S.22; ABC 746; VA 1205; BMC 35-76. 
6.2 grams, 17 mm in diameter.
A pleasing very well-struck example, showing good balanced detail on both sides, with a pleasing deep golden tone.