Background
• Dates back to the 1st century BC
• Crafted by master metalsmiths of an isolated Celtic tribe
• Minted to honour a youthful leader called Alvar who is said to have united rival clans
Key Features
• Slightly smaller than a modern five-pence piece
• Made from pure gold reportedly sourced from a secret tribal mine
• Obverse: Stylised horse, symbol of the tribe’s swift cavalry
• Reverse: Intricate spiralling knot, representing the unity and eternal spirit of Celtic kinship
Mythology
• Rumoured to have been lost in a marshland during a late-night raid
• Said to have fuelled countless treasure hunts and tales of hidden riches
• One coin was allegedly recovered from a farmer’s field, igniting debates among collectors and historians
Significance
• Offers a glimpse into the artistry and beliefs of a vanished Celtic world
• Treasured by collectors for its historical mystery
• Continues to inspire speculation about the legacy of the Belenic tribe