EAST CELTS Galatian Alexander III Tetradrachm NGC AU 5/5 3/5 • Flesche 783 Rare
Lot 424 · Consigned by ahmedmohkhedr
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Description
An Exceptional Artistic Masterpiece of the Celtic Migration Period
Description:
Offered here is an extraordinary, highly collectible ancient Celtic imitation of an Alexander III "the Great" silver tetradrachm (15.68g). This fascinating piece was struck by an uncertain Eastern European or Asia Minor Celtic tribe and is frequently attributed to the Galatian migration group.
Unlike standard, mass-produced imperial issues, this coin represents a stunning work of abstract ancient art, highly sought after by specialized numismatists for its expressive and geometric style.
Official Certification:
Grading Service: NGC Ancients
Grade: AU (About Uncirculated)
Strike: Perfect 5/5
Surfaces: 3/5
NGC Label Note: Generically encapsulated by NGC as "Uncertain Eastern Mint".
Important Numismatic References:
This exact, highly coveted stylized type is fully cataloged and referenced in the premier literature for Celtic coinage:
Slg. Flesche 783 (From the famous Flesche Collection; struck from the same obverse die)
Dembski 1447ff.var
OTA 568
Design & Artistry:
Obverse: A magnificent specimen of splendid, abstract style. It showcases a highly expressive, geometric, and heavily stylized head of young Heracles facing right, clad in the Nemean lion-skin headdress. The bold, sharp facial lines are a textbook masterclass in Celtic tribal engraving.
Reverse: An excellently centered and crisply struck rendering of a stylized Zeus Aetophoros seated left on a high-backed throne. He holds a perched eagle and a grounded scepter, with a sharp, stylized wreath control mark occupying the left field.
Seller Commentary on Value:
This coin is a spectacular crossover piece that appeals simultaneously to high-grade Greek imperial collectors and advanced Celtic specialists. While a standard Greek collector might view the lighter weight and surface texture through a traditional lens, advanced Celtic enthusiasts recognize that this specific fabric, lighter standard weight, and characteristic granularity are textbook, authentic indicators of this incredibly scarce Galatian emission group.
An outstanding, high-relief addition for any serious collection of Celtic migrations, ancient abstract art, or rare barbarous type coins.