Celtic Gold Ring Money

Celtic ring money is typically bronze.

Celtic gold ring money.

Thus greek motifs and even letters can be found on various celtic coins. Celtic coins were influenced by trade with and the supply of mercenaries to the greeks and initially copied greek designs especially macedonian coins from the time of philip ii of macedon and his son alexander the great. 5 out of 5 stars 425 425 reviews 15 00. Gold rings were discovered in ireland and they seem to be uncertain about their original use.

Celtic ring money gold from gaul uncertain tribe. As such it is difficult to imagine them being used as standard units of currency at an every day. Long before the introduction of struck coinage into ancient celtic europe these copper rings were used as trade currency by celtic tribes and were often worn on clothing or tied together by ropes. Free shipping best price guaranteed.

Ancient bronze celtic ring money circa 1 000 bc celtic bronze ring money dates from 800 bc 50 bc when these sturdy bronze rings were traded as currency among the celtic tribes of northeastern europe and later scotland wales and ireland. Celtic ring money or not 28 4 mm and 10 65 grams. Van arsdell 1 3 ce4292 seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. In recent years many thousands of simple bronze rings similar to this one have been sold as celtic ring money.

Gold ring money with blunt ends and with motive. Favorite add to. Celtic gold ring money 1 gram 14 x 12 mm 1st millenium bc. They used ring money which is commonly found throughout europe north of italy.

Choice of celtic ring money massive la tene bronze age proto currency from spain fifteen dollars ancientpeoples. This item will ship to united states but the seller has not specified shipping options. Celtic coinage was minted by the celts from the late 4th century bc to the late 1st century bc. Celtic proto ring money common c.

While there is evidence for celts using metal rings as money all of types that can be documented as likely money have more complex shapes and none are of bronze. 30 day money back guarantee. Gold celtic rings from glencara ireland.