Name/Title
BCE 0300 – 0050 Gaul, Ring MoneyDescription
Ring Money (Globular Type)
Gaul (Celtic), Late Iron Age, c. 300–50 BCE
Bronze
This small bronze ring, decorated with raised globules, is an example of what archaeologists call “ring money.” Although the name suggests currency, objects like this were not coins in the modern sense. Instead, they likely functioned as valued metal objects used in exchange, gifting, or social transactions within Iron Age Celtic communities. Such pieces reflect systems of value that relied on material form and shared cultural meaning rather than written denominations or images.Create Date
January 30, 2026Update Date
May 25, 2026
