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LOT 3007

Celtic Britannia AV Plated 'Ring Money'. Pre-monetary, 1st millennium BC.

Banded with alternating colours of gold plating, in penannular form, decorated at both ends. Cf. van Arsdell p. 61, 1-3. Very Fine.(1.30gr, 16mm.).

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Property of a London antiquarian.

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LOT 3007

Celtic Britannia AV Plated 'Ring Money'.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £72

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