LOT 2736
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.(7.37gr, 13mm x 7mm.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the continental art market in the 1980s.
From an East Anglian private collection.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Ambiani AE Unit. Circa 60-30 BC. Au Bovide type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Bull standing to right, head facing; on its back, facing human head; pellets in field / Horseman to left; pellets in field. DT 467; LT 8456. 2.48gr, 15mm, 8h.
Very Fine.
Ex iNumis (company's tickets included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Central Gaul. Aedui AR Quinarius. Circa 1st century BC. Roma X type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Helmeted head of Roma to left; X behind / Celticized horse prancing to left; [above, four-spoked wheel]; below, pellet in annulet. DT 3189; LT 5138. 1.67gr, 13mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Chris Rudd, LL59, lot 2, ref. no.12480 (dealer's ticket included). Ex D Lee collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Circa 120-100 BC. Evans Bull type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
Degraded head of Apollo to left / Degraded bull butting to left on exergual line. ABC 147; VA 104-105; BMC 667. 2.70gr, 18mm, 10h.
Good Very Fine. Rare.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
