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LOT 2956
Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Tincommius AR Unit. Circa 25-20 BC.
Romanised laureate head right, tincom before / Facing eagle, head right holding snake, tin above, co between legs below. Mack 105; V.397; BMC 880-905; S.83. Very Fine.(1.25gr, 11mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex Spink.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2956
Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Tincommius AR Unit.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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