Suessiones, Gallia Belgica AR Stater – Degenerated bust of Apollo

Ancient Celtic – Gold Stater of the Suessiones, Gallia Belgica

Obv: Degenerated bust of Apollo, with hair, crescents and decorations and large wedge-shaped eye facing right.

Rev: Crude disjointed horse, with triple tail, galloping right, vestiges of charioteer above; various symbols in field including large wheel beneath.

60 – 55 BC. · Suessiones, Gallia Belgica · Van Arsdell 85

6.0g · 20mm

During the mid-1st century BC, the Suessiones were among the most powerful Belgic tribes, forming a major component of the anti-Roman coalition that confronted Caesar in 57 BC. After the rapid siege of their capital, Noviodunum, they submitted to Rome, providing hostages—including the king’s own sons—and thereafter existed under the close oversight of the pro-Roman Remi.