Caletes, Potin aux esses, ca. 60-40 BC
Potin - EF(40-45) - Delestrée:S535B
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Very stylized head left, triskele in left field.
Horizontal line, above two S and below, three segments.
This potin is extremely rare. On this example, the head is in high relief, with a big bulge in the shape of crescent moon.
4.83 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.