53 - GB-Aa2 Class 2b - The TCx3 Collection

Unique ID: 53

Technical details

DataDescriptionProvenanceReferences

Denomination	Quarter Stater	Metal	Gold
Area	Belgic Gaul	Region	Somme Valley
Issuing Authority	Ambiani	Issuer	Unknown
Weight	1.74g	Diameter	15mm
Rarity	Extremely Rare (6 to 15)	Date	175 BC to 125 BC (see note about dating)

Obverse Legend	No Legend
Reverse Legend	No Legend
Obverse Description	Abstract rendition of Apollo’s head. The wreath, hairbar, hair curls, and face are still visible.
Reverse Description	A right facing horse with a charioteer above. The remains of a pellet rosette are below the horse.

Bt. Vcoins seller Marc De Cock “Marcantica” (2018)

ABC	ABC 28. Gallo-Belgic Broad Flan
Van Arsdell	VA 15-01. Large Flan Type
Sills 2003	Sills 274. GB-Aa2 Class 2b
Scheers	Scheers Series 8. Au Flan Large

Gallo Belgic Aa2, of GB-Aa2 for short, is the quarter stater that accompanied the GB-Aa staters. These were minted in stages between 175 BC and 125 BC. This coin is class 2b (of 6) so was minted around the start of this time range, possibly to help finance wars against the Germanic tribes.

Note that the rarity figure is based on the catalogue in “Gaulish and Early British Gold Coinage” by Dr. John Sills and is likely to be overstated.