Lot 8: Celtic Tribes of Germania, The Vindelici BI Triquetrum / Rainbow Cup Coin

AUCTION: Ancient Imports (Auction 304)

Description

Attribution: Castelin 1101
Date: Early 1st Century BC
Obverse:Decorated triskeles within wreath-shaped torque
Reverse:Concentric circles
Size: 16.38 mm
Weight: 5.36 grams
Grade: Very Fine
Notes: The gold cousins of this coin were referred to as rainbow cup coins in German folklore. They were the first notable coins of the Germanic tribes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
Lot #: 8
Listing #: 183719
Closed: Thursday, March 6, 2014 4:03:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200

Sold Winning Bid: $125
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Description

Lot Details

Offered By: Marc Breitsprecher
Lot #: 8
Listing #: 183719
Closed: Thursday, March 6, 2014 4:03:30 PM CT
Estimate: $200