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LOT 2513

Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Circa 150-101 BC.

Head of Apollo to left / Bull butting to right; [MA?] above. Cf. ABC 120; cf. Van Arsdell 1402-1. Near Very Fine.(3.26gr, 18mm, 1h.).

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Ex Lockdales.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

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LOT 2513

Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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