Aulerci Eburovices, Caletes, Hemistater
1st century BC - Gold plated - EF(40-45)
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Apollonian profile to the right, laureate, with exuberant hair made up of S-shaped locks interlaced under the wreath (headband) and flame-shaped and arranged into a bun above. Several pellets in the locks.
Horse galloping to right, mane beaded, surmounted by an charioteer (helmeted?) kneeling on the croup, holding a long wavy whip extending from the horse's head and falling below its forelegs. Below the horse, a small ornament representing a thunderbolt, consisting of a vertical line with two crescents at each end, with two dots flanking. Below, a wolf to right that appears to be biting the horse's right foreleg.
Type from Serie 393 (Delestrée DT 2386-2387), with the wolf under the horse and the charioteer kneeling. Like most of these coins, this specimen is gold-plated, and we can see a few spots where the gold is no longer present. This specimen threfore is in an excellent state of preservation, especially the reverse, which was well struck, well centred and still very well detailed, allowing us to observe all the details of this type with its very elaborate engraving.
3.43 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.
