LOT 2735
Celtic AV 'Ring Money'. Circa 1150-750 BC.
In the shape of a double thick band. Van Arsdell 1-3 var. (plain band); see ABC p. 202. Condition as seen.(3.20gr, 15mm x 7mm.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the continental art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
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LOT 2735
Celtic AV 'Ring Money'.
Estimate £400 - 600€460 - 700 (for guidance only)$540 - 810 (for guidance only)
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Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Degraded head of Herakles to right / Stylised Zeus seated to left, holding eagle in right hand and sceptre with left. Cf. Lanz 910-932. 14.96gr, 29mm.
Fine.
Ex Munich collection. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci Potin Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £39
Diademed male head to left / Boar standing to left; two semicircles below. D&T 153; Depeyrot, NC VII, 139. 4.09gr, 18mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine. Dark, glossy patina.
Ex Chris Rudd, LL44, lot 6, ref.12502 (dealer's tickets included). Ex D Lee collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci Potin Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Helmeted head to left; floral ornament before / Bull butting to right; fleur-de-lis above. D&T 229; Depeyrot, NC VII, 137; CCCBM III 303-4. 3.05gr, 19mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine. Dark patina.
Ex Chris Rudd, LL55, lot 9, ref. no.15530 (dealer's ticket included). Ex M Smith collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
