Aulerci Eburovices, 1/4 de statère au sanglier, c. 60-50 BC
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Aulerci Eburovices, Quart de statère au sanglier, c. 60-50 BC, Electrum.
Human head with stylised features on the left, tattooed cheek, large lock of hair over the ear; behind a boar facing downwards, with its back turned to the portrait.
Stylized horse jumping to the right, ridden by a stylized charioteer; below the horse, a boar; in front, a wheel.
A very fine example of the extremely rare quarter staters, a singular variety of types much sought after by collectors. This small module shows the development of coinage in this region of north-west France. This example also shows the diversity of the varieties issued, on a wide flan allowing all the details to be seen, sometimes out of field, such as the boar behind the portrait, or the one under the horse.
1.54 gr
An “AU(50-53)” 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:
About Uncirculated(50-53)
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 displays sharp detailing and little sign of being circulated. The number (50-53) indicates that at least half of the original luster remains. Closer examination with the naked eye reveals minor scratches or nicks.
You might be wondering why there are different ranges of numbers behind the same abbreviation. Well, we’ll explain:
The numbers are subdivisions within a category, showing that the state of conversation is the same but coins may be at the higher or lower end of the scale. In the case of AU, the range (55-58) indicates that the luster is better preserved in than a similar coin described as (50-53).