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LOT 2968
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AE Unit. Circa AD 10-41. Cunobelinus Retrograde type.
Retrograde/ blundered CVNOBELINI in two lines, ringed-pellet above and below / Victory seated left. ABC 2918 var.; VA 1971 var.; BMC 1921-27 var.; S 324. Good Very Fine. Clear inscription, dark green patina. Extremely rare.(3.62gr, 15mm, 4h.).
Provenance
Ex Michael J. Grover collection.
Ex Chris Rudd, 122, lot 51, ref. no.13926.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2968
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AE Unit.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
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