Celtica. The Carnutes. Chartres area. 1st century BC. Æ (3.71g, 3h). LT 6361. DT 2596. Lovely glossy green patina. Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, choice extremely fine. From a private collection The Carnutes were a powerful Gallic people in the heart of independent Gaul. Their territory had the reputation among Roman observers of being a prominent religious center, especially the famous forest where stood the annual meeting of the Druids. According to Titus Livius, they had been one of the tribes that accompanied Bellovesus in his invasion of Italy during the reign of Tarquinius Priscus.

Lot 172

Celtica. The Carnutes. Chartres area. 1st century BC. Æ (3.71g, 3h). LT 6361. DT 2596. Lovely glossy green patina. Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise, choice extremely fine. From a private collection The Carnutes were a powerful Gallic people in the heart of independent Gaul. Their territory had the reputation among Roman observers of being a prominent religious center, especially the famous forest where stood the annual meeting of the Druids. According to Titus Livius, they had been one of the tribes that accompanied Bellovesus in his invasion of Italy during the reign of Tarquinius Priscus.

Category: Celtic Coins

Starting price: 400 €

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Lot 172