One for the guys and girls from across the pond - Ugly old guy.

[BioProfessor]

Found in the same area as the Horse Button on the old farm in France. It is about 75% the size of a dime. I think it is bronze but it could be silver with some casting flaws. I have not seen this profile before but it has the "look" of some of the early Greek coins. Since the area was crawling with Romans, it would not be strange to find a coin from Greece.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. I'm out of ideas.

Thanks,

Daryl

 

[High Plains Digger]

You are right--almost looks like Athena's owl. I suppose if it was accepted, a greek coin would pass again. Copper is copper.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Might be Celtic what's the back like

SS

 

[BioProfessor]

Hard to figure out.

Daryl

 

[CRUSADER]

Might be Celtic what's the back like

SS

Agreed, a rare find. Its a 1st Century BC-Early 1st Century AD Celtic Potin. The exact period & tribe, will need a person with the right book or knowledge, I have neither. (maybe some time on the internet may get it)

I've never had a Potin, which are generally only found & imported (a few made in Kent) into the Kent area.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Might be Celtic what's the back like

SS

Agreed, a rare find. Its a 1st Century BC-Early 1st Century AD Celtic Potin. The exact period & tribe, will need a person with the right book or knowledge, I have neither. (maybe some time on the internet may get it)

I've never had a Potin, which are generally only found & imported (a few made in Kent) into the Kent area.

I think Celtic Pontin is the best we can hope for here Mate...possibly from Gaul not a lot of detail to go on

But you should be well pleased Daryl that you found such a old rare coin

SS

 

[BioProfessor]

Daryl be a happy camper.

My first trip - 4 hours - on the farm and I'm going back next week for 4 days!!!

Thanks guys and girls.

Man I love this site.

Daryl