THICK ANCIENT EASTERN EUROPEAN CELTIC BRONZE PROTO RING MONEY

Dimensions:

Weight - 29.0 grams

Size - 3 cm

Ring Size - 8 (USA), P (UK)

Before the introduction of struck coinage in Celtic lands, Celtic gold, silver and bronze ring money, celtic arrowhead and bell money were used as currency in Celtic lands in Danube area, France, England and Ireland. Sometimes these rings took a pretty elaborate shape (such as "wheel money" in Gaul, star-shaped rings, interlinked rings etc.) and are very interesting collectible items, that can also be used as wonderful pendants or (in case of bigger pieces) finger rings. An inexpensive way to touch the magical Celtic past.

Age: 800-500 BC

Provenance: Purchased from TimeLine Auctions Ltd in May 2022;

Ian Wilkinson collection formed since 1985, Nottinghamshire, UK