GAULE Venetes (2nd - 1st century BC). Gold quarter-statue... Lot 11

GAULE Venetes (2nd - 1st century BC). Gold quarter-statue with small naked head 2nd century BC Profile on the right of a small, round, curled, naked head, surrounded by beaded cords coming from the nape of the neck and the forehead and connected to four small curled heads. The base of the neck rests on a spear pointing downwards, and crossed at the top by a horizontal decoration. Rv. Androcephalous horse on the right, with an oval wheel behind, and surmounted by an charioteer holding the reins with his left hand. Underneath, figure reclining to the right, with both wings spread. In front of the breast, rectangular standard with fringe, connected to the right hand of the charioteer. DT.2126 v. - LT.6838 v.; Gold - 1,82 g - 13,4 mm - 1 h Cracks in the flan when struck. TTB. An example close to the New Atlas 2126, with the reverse facing right