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Lot 6. Vindelici AV Stater

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Vindelici Stater
Vindelici AV Stater

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Current time: Wednesday, December 4th, 19:48:19 CET

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eAuction #57, Lot 6. Estimate: CHF 6'000.00

Germany, Vindelici. AV Stater (18 mm, 6.90 g), c. 1st century BC. [Composition: Au 45%, Ag 43%, Cu 12%]
Obv. Triskelis within wreath-shaped torques.
Rev. Three double circles and three circles with central dot, all within zigzag border.
Slg. Flesche 402; SLM 1099; Kellner Type IX.

Almost invisible flan-crack. Excellent strike and unusually complete for this difficult issue. Good extremely fine.

This coin type is nicknamed "rainbow cup" (Regenbogenschüsselchen) and refers to the belief that where a rainbow touched the earth, it left a treasure of gold.



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