bill Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 My latest addition to the collection of bronze PIXTILOS coins of Carnutes (ca. 40 - 30 BC) is La Tour 7105, Classs IX in Scheers study of the PIXTILOS bronzes. I've now located and acquired 7 of the 10 types, although one of the seven is only a filler. La Tour 7105 3.26 gm Obv: Helmented bust left with neck torc, PIXTILOS. Rev: Lion left, the tail rolled up above the back with circle and dot on both sides, geometric element below, [PIXTILOS]. Scheers identifies the geometric element as a bird, others argue it is a dagger or other geometric design. I agree with Scheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Cool, thanks for sharing, I love Celtic coins for their unique approach to artistic merit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 What area is that from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 What area is that from? Chartres region, possibly a villa located between Chartres and Paris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 I like celtic coin...dont have or collect them, know little about them...but they are distictive and have cool style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordie582 Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 The Celts covered a huge area - hence my question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlueke Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Another nice piece Bill. Is that a lion gracing the reverse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted February 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 Another nice piece Bill. Is that a lion gracing the reverse? A right proud lion. I have friends who would it a long-tailed critter just to be safe, but I'm comfortable with lion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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