LOT 2733
Celtic AV 'Ring Money'. Circa 1150-750 BC.
In the shape of a quadruple band. Van Arsdell 1-3 var. (plain band); see ABC p. 202. Condition as seen.(6.20gr, 16mm x 7mm.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the continental art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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Celtic Britannia. Iceni AR Unit. Circa 50-40 BC. Uncertain mint in the upper Yare valey. Norfolk Diadem type. Uninscribed issue.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Diademed head to right; [stars before] / Horse prancing to right; pelleted wheel above, star below. ABC 1501; VA -; SCBC 432. 0.75gr, 13mm, 5h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
From a private Merseyside, UK, collection; formed since circa 2000. -
Celtic Britannia. Corieltauvi AR Half Unit. AD 15-40. Aunt Cost Half type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
Wreath band of large brick-like leaves / Horse to left, AVN and pellet above, T beneath head, [COST] below. ABC 1953; VA 918; BMC 3267-68; SCBC 404; CCO 05.0419. 0.47gr, 11mm.
Good Very Fine.
Ex Chris Rudd, LL72, lot 32, ref. no.17556 (dealer's tickets included). Ex S Clayton collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Cast Unit. 1st century BC. Nipples type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Outline head to right around large central nipple / Crude outline bull around large central nipple. ABC 174; VA 137; BMC 723; SCBC 64. 1.07gr, 13mm.
Good Very Fine. Very rare with 'diagonal box' bull.
Ex Chris Rudd, LL494,, lot 19, ref. no.15146 (dealer's ticket included). Ex Joe Fay collection. Ex A Clarke collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
