Pictones, Santones, Obol
2nd-1st century BC - Billon - EF(40-45) - Delestrée:3701
Stylized head left, hirsute.
Horse galloping to left; annulet above and between legs.
Obol known as "au cheval aux annelets" (with horse and annulets), without a precise tribe attribution, found on the Atlantic coast, in Vendée and Charente-Maritime.
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.