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LOT 2520
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Circa 120-100 BC. Kent capital Durovernum (Canterbury). Rounded Bull type.
Outline head to left; central pellet, surface striations / Outline bull to left, two crescents above; surface striations. ABC 153; Van Arsdell 112, 115, 117, 119-1; BMC 674-5, 677-80, 682-4. Very Fine. Clear striations, neat casting sprue.(1.60gr, 19mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceEx Chris Rudd (Liz's List 45, no.15/14653 with coin ticket).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Tasciovanos AR Unit. Circa 25 BC-AD 10). North Thames Capital Verlamion (St. Albans). Braided Hair type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Head to left with corded hair / Horse to right, bucranium above, solar motif below, trefoil behind. ABC 2604; Van Arsdell 1698-1; SCBC 227. 0.79gr, 13mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Edge chipped. Toned, powerful head, bold horse. Very Rare.
Found N. Thames, October 1998. Ex M Rich collection. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 43, no.43/16310 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci Potin Unit. Circa 80-50 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Helmeted head to left, with big eye / Horse to left, pellets around. LT 7396; BMC 385-87. 3.50gr, 18mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine. Dark shiny patina, great head with bold eye.
Ex S Kelly collection. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 44, no.7/10439 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Remi Potin Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Figure running to right, holding torque and spear / Beast to right; uncertain ornaments above and below. Depeyrot, NC VII, 29; D&T 155; CCCBM III 483-506; de la Tour 8124. 4.73gr, 20mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. Collector's ticket included.
