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Gold stater ('Gallo-Belgic A' type). Roman, mid-2nd century BC. Probably made in northern France or Belgium; found at Fenny Stratford near Milton Keynes, England. D: 28 mm, W: 7.38g. - This is a superb example of the Iron Age die-engraver's art. It also represents what is thought to be the first type of coin ever to circulate in Britain. The design of the coin is, at several stages removed, descended from the Greek gold staters of King Philip II of Macedon (reigned 359-336 BC). The hair on the left-facing head has grown considerably, while the original two-horsed chariot on the reverse of the coin has been transformed here into a lively, abstract depiction of a horse surrounded by a large array of symbols.

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART307604

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 3600px × 2032px

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