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LOT 3000
Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Verica AR Minim. Circa AD 10-40. Cornucopiae Eagle type.
Thyrsus between two cornucopiae, all standing within two-handled wine cup / Eagle standing to left on vine, his head turned back to right, pecking on a bunch of grapes. ABC 1322; Bean VECS3-2; BMC 1543-58; SCBC 154; VA 555. Extremely Fine. Iridescent silver with blue hues, handsome horns of plenty, sharp eagle. A masterpiece in miniature of exceptional beauty.(0.28gr, 8mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Ex Chris Rudd, 131, lot 18, ref. no.14167.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 3000
Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Verica AR Minim.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £117
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