Celtic Coins: Crude or Sophisticated?

Celtic coins are often dismissed as crude, a misconception this article challenges. By tracing the evolution of Celtic coin designs, it reveals a unique abstract art style. Initially mimicking Greek coins, the Celts developed a distinctive approach: breaking down images, abstracting them, and reassembling them in a way that reflected their aesthetic and spiritual beliefs. This wasn't crudeness, but a sophisticated artistic expression, the appreciation of which hinges on understanding the underlying symbolism and the serial nature of the imagery's evolution.