Celtic Gaul, Suessiones, Denarius ca. 60-20 BC, extremely rare

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Celtic Gaul. Suessiones (region de Soisson). Denarius CRICIRV ca. 60-20 BC. Silver 2.17 g.; 16.7 mm.
Obverse: Head facing left with wavy hair, wearing a torque with two visible pads and prominent chest muscles. Before the profile, a leafy pattern // Reverse: Horse galloping to the left; above it, the legend CRICIRV. Below, a fantastical animal similar to a dolphin. Reverse caption: CRICIRV

Extremely rare “light” Denarius (or Quinarius) from the trimetallic “CRICIRV” issue. Of excellent quality with attractive details, especially of the horse This coin of the first type (Dt. 552) has been well struck. The obverse shows all the details of the general description, while the reverse is slightly off-center with the legend partially out of the blank.
Almost uncirculated AU 50-53

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