Osismii, Stater, 2nd-1st centuries BC
Electrum - EF(40-45) - Delestrée:2205
Profile on the right, of Apollonian origin, highly stylised, hair arranged in a few large strands ended with hook-shapes, a cross on top of the head; around, beaded cords ended with small heads facing outwards.
Androcephalic horse galloping to the right, surmounted, recalling the charioteer, by a horizontal human profile, turned upwards, with a short lock of hair starting from the forehead and ending in a volute, and a second lock starting from the hair at the back, long, continuing in a cord and ended by a pelleted cross before the head of the horse. Between this hair strand and the horse, a four-spoked beaded ring. Below the horse, a winged figure reclining to the right.
6.64 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.
