Celtic Tribe Ambiani.

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Celtic Tribe Ambiani.
Denomination: AV Stater
Location: North of France/Belgium, Tribe Ambiani.
Date: 58-55 B.C.
Weight: 6,18 g
Size: 20 mm
Obv: Uniface.
Rev: Stylized horse right.
Ref: VA 50-1 ; Mack 27a ; De la Tour 8592
Condition: EF/EF

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What a great coin! The Ambiani lived in the river Somme area. Their capital was Samarobriva (bridge over the Somme), which the Romans called Ambianensium, now Amiens in France. The coin types seem connected to those of Tarente.

Peter

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Fantastic coin!