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LOT 2878
Celtic Britain. Britannia, the Trinovantes & Catuvellauni AV Stater. Cunobelin, circa AD 20-43.
Camulodunum mint. Classic type. Grain ear with central stalk and tendrils at base; CA-M[V] and pellet flanking / Horse rearing to right; branch above, CVNO below on exergual line. ABC 2798; Van Arsdell 2027-1; SCBC 288. Very Fine. Lustrous metal.(5.36gr, 18mm, 12h).
Provenance
Found whilst searching with a metal detector in Kessingland, Lowestoft, Essex, UK, in 2002, by Paul Sheedy.
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LOT 2878
Celtic Britain. Britannia, the Trinovantes & Catuvellauni AV Stater.
Estimate £1,000 - 1,400€1,160 - 1,620 (for guidance only)$1,350 - 1,890 (for guidance only)
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