Aulerci Eburovices, Hemistater, 1st century BC
Electrum - VF(30-35)
Profile to left, chubby, lips represented by pearls before, the eye formed by a pearl set in a triangle. The hair is separated in half by V-shaped beaded lines. Between these lines, the locks are in ‘mistletoe branches’, in beaded segments, and below the right line, the locks are 3 parallel curves.
Below, a boar facing up, its back turned outwards.
Horse on the left, harnessed, ‘wolf's tooth’ mane, surmounted by a very figurative charioteer, in the shape of an insect, with filiform arms holding the reins in one hand and brandishing the other. In front, a pelleted rosette centred with a pearl. Below, a boar-sign to the right.
Very nice specimen, the flan is a bit short with few areas with a weak strike but the central motifs are very well struck.
3.04 gr
An “EF(40-45)” quality
As in numismatics it is important that the state of conservation of an item be carefully evaluated before it is offered to a discerning collector with a keen eye.
This initially obscure acronym comprising two words describing the state of conservation is explained clearly here:
Extremely Fine
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has circulated well from hand to hand and pocket to pocket but the impact on its wear remains limited: the coins retains much of its mint luster, sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
