Elusates Silver Drachm (c. 150 BC) — Celtic Gaul Pegasus Coin
Authentic 3.13g silver drachm from the Elusates tribe in southwestern France — minted 100 years before Julius Caesar's conquest. Blends rugged Celtic abstraction with Greek Pegasus influence from Massalia trade.
Distinctive Celtic-Greek Fusion
• Obverse: Disjointed/abstract human head left — expressive Celtic spiritual style
• Reverse: Stylized Pegasus (winged horse) left — Greek design, Celtic reinterpretation
Technical Specifications
• Material: Pure ancient silver
• Denomination: Drachm (Greek weight standard)
• Weight: 3.13 grams
• References: De La Tour 3587, BM Celtic 113
• Date: c. 150 BC, Gers region (SW France)
Pre-Roman Celtic Sophistication
• Elusates tribe — independent Gaul economy before Roman takeover
• Trade networks with Greek colonies (Massalia/Marseille, Emporion)
• Celtic abstraction + Greek motifs = vibrant cross-cultural exchange
• Final century of Celtic independence (before Caesar 58-50 BC)
Cultural Bridge
Rugged Celtic head artistry meets elegant Greek Pegasus — perfect symbol of pre-Roman Europe's dynamic cultural fusion through trade, not conquest.
Rare Gallic Treasure
Economic sophistication of Gaul's final independent century — silver linking Celtic warriors to Mediterranean civilization.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
Elusates Silver Drachm (c. 150 BC) — Celtic Gaul Pegasus Coin
Authentic 3.13g silver drachm from the Elusates tribe in southwestern France — minted 100 years before Julius Caesar's conquest. Blends rugged Celtic abstraction with Greek Pegasus influence from Massalia trade.
Distinctive Celtic-Greek Fusion
• Obverse: Disjointed/abstract human head left — expressive Celtic spiritual style
• Reverse: Stylized Pegasus (winged horse) left — Greek design, Celtic reinterpretation
Technical Specifications
• Material: Pure ancient silver
• Denomination: Drachm (Greek weight standard)
• Weight: 3.13 grams
• References: De La Tour 3587, BM Celtic 113
• Date: c. 150 BC, Gers region (SW France)
Pre-Roman Celtic Sophistication
• Elusates tribe — independent Gaul economy before Roman takeover
• Trade networks with Greek colonies (Massalia/Marseille, Emporion)
• Celtic abstraction + Greek motifs = vibrant cross-cultural exchange
• Final century of Celtic independence (before Caesar 58-50 BC)
Cultural Bridge
Rugged Celtic head artistry meets elegant Greek Pegasus — perfect symbol of pre-Roman Europe's dynamic cultural fusion through trade, not conquest.
Rare Gallic Treasure
Economic sophistication of Gaul's final independent century — silver linking Celtic warriors to Mediterranean civilization.
Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens.
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