a silver coin with an image of a horse on it
MDC Monnaies de Collection

Estimate €100
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Description
GAUL - CELTIC Cavaillon. Obole depicting a cornucopia, undated (44–42 BC), Cavaillon. Obverse: CABE. Head facing right with braids. Reverse: Within a wreath formed of two branches, a cornucopia flanked by LE – PI. LT.2545 - RPC.528; Silver - 0.4 g - 10 mm - 12 h With a fairly wide flan, the strike is slightly off-centre but the designs are complete. With a patina showing bluish highlights. Superb. These obols were struck during the governorship of Lepidus in 44–42 BC, when he governed Cisparia and Gallia Narbonensis following Caesar’s death. Lepidus eventually rallied to Antony, becoming one of his lieutenants. He was confirmed in his post in Gallia Narbonensis at the time of the Second Triumvirate. Several portraits are identifiable – at least three – including one with neatly arranged hair and three neat plaits, another intermediate portrait with a bust still of fine style, and finally a third, coarser portrait with shaggy hair.
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Auction time 10/13/2026 at 1:00 PM
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