Gallia. Unelli. Coutances area. 1st century BC. AV Fourrée 1/2 Stater (3.25g, 8). LT -; DT 2068. Lightly toned. Emergency issue. Well-centered. Exceptional 'astronomical' reverse. Good very fine. From a European private collection The reverse (sun-eating monster) illustrates the Celts' astronomical conceptions of the sidereal phenomena that regularly punctuate the cosmos (the course of the sun) or cyclically interrupt it (eclipses); also a translation of the Gallic calendar system where, every thirtieth year, a moon was swallowed to reconcile the lunar and solar comput. Celestial phenomena were indeed the object of the greatest attention among the Gauls; Julius Caesar stated that the druids were engaged in numerous speculations about the stars and their movements (Bellum Gallicum 6.14).

Lot 225

Gallia. Unelli. Coutances area. 1st century BC. AV Fourrée 1/2 Stater (3.25g, 8). LT -; DT 2068. Lightly toned. Emergency issue. Well-centered. Exceptional 'astronomical' reverse. Good very fine. From a European private collection The reverse (sun-eating monster) illustrates the Celts' astronomical conceptions of the sidereal phenomena that regularly punctuate the cosmos (the course of the sun) or cyclically interrupt it (eclipses); also a translation of the Gallic calendar system where, every thirtieth year, a moon was swallowed to reconcile the lunar and solar comput. Celestial phenomena were indeed the object of the greatest attention among the Gauls; Julius Caesar stated that the druids were engaged in numerous speculations about the stars and their movements (Bellum Gallicum 6.14).

Category: Celtic Coins

Starting price: 2000 €

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Lot 225