Celtic Gaul Wheel Money (100 BCE - 1 CE) — Pre-Roman Conquest Currency
Authentic 1.40g lead wheel — early Celtic tribal money from Gaul (modern France) used before/during Julius Caesar's conquest. Distinctive Celtic currency unlike Mediterranean struck coins.
Simple Celtic Design
• Obverse: Wheel with four spokes — geometric sun symbol
• Reverse: Matching wheel design
• Material: Lead (accessible everyday metal vs precious silver/gold)
Technical Specifications
• Weight: 1.40 grams
• Date: Circa 100 BCE - 1 CE
• Region: Celtic Gaul before Roman takeover
Pre-Roman Celtic Economy
• Local tribal currency inspired by Greek/Roman trade coins
• Wheel shape = possible sun worship or Celtic deity connection
• Used for everyday transactions by Gaul warriors, farmers, traders
• Lead construction made money accessible to common people
Historic Transition Piece
Circulated during Caesar's Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE) — final years of Celtic independence before Roman coinage replaced local currencies. Bridge between tribal Gaul and Roman province.
Rare Primitive Money
Fascinating glimpse into Celtic economic life — raw, functional currency from Europe's last pre-Roman frontier.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Celtic Gaul Wheel Money (100 BCE - 1 CE) — Pre-Roman Conquest Currency
Authentic 1.40g lead wheel — early Celtic tribal money from Gaul (modern France) used before/during Julius Caesar's conquest. Distinctive Celtic currency unlike Mediterranean struck coins.
Simple Celtic Design
• Obverse: Wheel with four spokes — geometric sun symbol
• Reverse: Matching wheel design
• Material: Lead (accessible everyday metal vs precious silver/gold)
Technical Specifications
• Weight: 1.40 grams
• Date: Circa 100 BCE - 1 CE
• Region: Celtic Gaul before Roman takeover
Pre-Roman Celtic Economy
• Local tribal currency inspired by Greek/Roman trade coins
• Wheel shape = possible sun worship or Celtic deity connection
• Used for everyday transactions by Gaul warriors, farmers, traders
• Lead construction made money accessible to common people
Historic Transition Piece
Circulated during Caesar's Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE) — final years of Celtic independence before Roman coinage replaced local currencies. Bridge between tribal Gaul and Roman province.
Rare Primitive Money
Fascinating glimpse into Celtic economic life — raw, functional currency from Europe's last pre-Roman frontier.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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