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Danubian Celts ancient drachm coin of Zeus set in 18kt gold ring 3rd century BC
Ancient Danubian Celts drachm coin set in 18kt gold ring. horse an wheel on back. 3rd century BC
Certificate of authenticity of ancient Celtic coin from 3rd century BC. Danubian Celts. Head of Zeus and a stylized horse.

Celtic Danube Silver Coin Zeus circa 200 BC (090)

Sale price$4,360.00
Description

This is an ancient silver Celtic coin from the Danube region. It features a beautifully detailed depiction of Zeus, including his beard and the laurel braided around his head. The coin is known as Kegelwange, which means "round cheeks" in German, referring to the pleasingly plump cheeks of Zeus on the coin.

Size and Materials

18kt gold ring with accent diamonds

Size 7  (can be resized)

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Grade: VF and a scarce variety (David R. Sear)

Story

Dated: circa 200 BCE

The Celts were a culture that stretched from modern-day Spain to Syria and Great Britain to the Danube. The Kugelwange-type Celtic coin originated in parts of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
The Celts adopted Greek and Roman coins for payments and wealth accumulation. One type of Celtic coin was based on the Phillip II tetradrachm.  Over time, coin engravings took on Celtic art signatures and diverted them from Greek and Roman artwork. The horse lost its rider, and the horse itself became abstract, eventually looking like a disjointed puppet. The image of Hercules or Zeus also became more abstract, with the hair and lion skin appearing as patterns of dots and lines.

Description

This is an ancient silver Celtic coin from the Danube region. It features a beautifully detailed depiction of Zeus, including his beard and the laurel braided around his head. The coin is known as Kegelwange, which means "round cheeks" in German, referring to the pleasingly plump cheeks of Zeus on the coin.

Size and Materials

18kt gold ring with accent diamonds

Size 7  (can be resized)

One of a kind with a Certificate of Authenticity.

Grade: VF and a scarce variety (David R. Sear)

Story

Dated: circa 200 BCE

The Celts were a culture that stretched from modern-day Spain to Syria and Great Britain to the Danube. The Kugelwange-type Celtic coin originated in parts of Austria, Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
The Celts adopted Greek and Roman coins for payments and wealth accumulation. One type of Celtic coin was based on the Phillip II tetradrachm.  Over time, coin engravings took on Celtic art signatures and diverted them from Greek and Roman artwork. The horse lost its rider, and the horse itself became abstract, eventually looking like a disjointed puppet. The image of Hercules or Zeus also became more abstract, with the hair and lion skin appearing as patterns of dots and lines.