Bituriges Cubi, Potin au cheval et à la rosace, AU(55-58)
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Bituriges Cubi, Area of Bourges, Potin au cheval et à la rosace, Ist century BC, AU(55-58), Delestrée:3718.
head left
horse right; above pearled rose, between legs, a crescent
This potin is extremely rare. It is classified by Delestrée under N°3718 as a bronze but our example is really a potin. Moreover, the quality is exceptional for the type
1.73 gr
An “AU(55-58)” 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(55-58)
This means – more prosaically – that the coin has been in circulation but sufficiently little that its original beauty is preserved almost in its entirety. The wear is barely visible and any other defect can only be identified with a magnifying glass or a particularly keen eye. The number (55-58) indicates that between three quarters and almost all of the original luster remains.