Lot 4: Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. 3rd century B.C. AR drachm. Tolna or Kapostal type.

Central Europe, Uncertain tribe. 3rd century B.C. AR drachm (13 mm, 2.49 g, 11 h). Tolna or Kapostal type. Laureate head of Zeus right / Horse left; above, wheel of four spokes. Kostial 458-9; OTA pl. 16, 188/2-3; CCCBM 99. Light scratch. Very fine.

An abstract imitation of the Zeus and horseman types favored by Philip II of Macedon, and which the Celtic tribes of the interior expected to be paid in when they served as mercenaries for Greek paymasters. When the Celts of Central Europe struck their own coins they took inspiration from, but did not feel stylistically tied to Philip's coinage.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 4
• Listing #: 190173
• Closed: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 4:01:30 PM CT
• Estimate: $50