Celtic Gold Ring Money

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.

Celtic gold ring money.

Van arsdell 1 3 ce4292 seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. Celtic ring money is typically bronze. Gold celtic rings from glencara ireland. 1 16 of over 2 000 results for celtic ring gold price and other details may vary based on size and color jude jewelers 4mm stainless steel celtic knot eternity wedding engagement band ring.

The celts did not create their own coins for many centuries. Gold ring money with blunt ends and with motive. Favorite add to. In recent years many thousands of simple bronze rings similar to this one have been sold as celtic ring money.

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. 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. Celtic coinage was minted by the celts from the late 4th century bc to the late 1st century bc. They used ring money which is commonly found throughout europe north of italy.

Celtic ring money or not 28 4 mm and 10 65 grams. Free shipping best price guaranteed. Gold rings were discovered in ireland and they seem to be uncertain about their original use. As such it is difficult to imagine them being used as standard units of currency at an every day.

This item will ship to united states but the seller has not specified shipping options. 5 out of 5 stars 425 425 reviews 15 00. Celtic proto ring money common c. 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. 30 day money back guarantee. Celtic ring money gold from gaul uncertain tribe.