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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.).
ProvenanceEx Lockdales.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Tincommius AR Unit. Circa 30-10 BC. Tincomarus Cernunnos type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £494
Facing gorgoneion / TIN-C, bull running to left. ABC 1109; VA 370; SCBC 86. 1.25gr, 13mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex David Miller. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Veliocasses AE Unit. Circa 60-50 BC. Region of Vexin. Boar Wheel type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Head to right with pointed nose, slitty eye and stalk lips / Boar to left with upturned snout; below, wheel. LT 7333; DT 660; BMC 9-11. 2.28gr, 16mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine. Clear boar, light brown patina. Scarce, most in museums.
Ex D Leet collection. Ex Chris Rudd (List 33, no.66/2909-4 and Liz's List 54, no.13/12510 with coin tickets). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci Potin Unit. Circa 1st century BC. 'tête humaine de face' type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £20
Helmeted head to left / Boar to left, tail curled; between legs, small human head. LT 9180; DT 151. 2.89gr, 17mm, 4h.
Very Fine.
Ex cgb.fr. (bga_197544) (company's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
