Aulerci Diablintes, Statère à la situle, 1st century BC
Electrum - NGC
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Aulerci Diablintes, Area of Jublains, Stater à la situle, Ist century BC, EF(40-45), Electrum, Delestré:2168. Graded NGC : VF, 5/5 - 3/5, edge scuff.
Stylized laureate head right, hair in crescent curls, two locks extending to cheek and terminating with three pellets
Androcephalic horse running right; above, auriga right holding torque behind horse's neck and vexillum before; below, prone figure right
Extremely rare issue, a very pleasant portrait and a lot of details are visible on reverse.
6.62 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.