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LOT 2537
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AE Unit. Circa AD 8-41. 'Warriors' type.
Warrior on horse to right holding spear and shield / Warrior standing to left holding spear and shield; [TAS]CIIOVAN[TIS] around. ABC 2963; Van Arsdell 2093; BMC 1961-1967; SCBC 338. Very Fine to Good Very Fine. Bold letters, lovely dark patina.(1.75gr, 16mm, 9h.).
ProvenanceFound Essex.
Ex D Beadell collection.
Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 53, no.48/14684 and 20, no.52/5003 with coin tickets).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
Published on the Celtic Coin Index with record no.CCI 05.0734.
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LOT 2537
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AE Unit.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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Central Gaul, the Aedui (or Lingones) AR Quinarius. Circa 80-50 BC. Haunte-Marne, capital Andematunum. Kaletedou type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Helmeted head of 'Roma' to left / Horse galloping to left; [KAΛ]-Δ-O-Y (or similar) around. D&T 3195-6; Scheers, Lyon, 449; de la Tour 8291. 1.95gr, 12mm, 12h.
Very Fine. Chunky flan, toned silver, bold.
Ex Polish collection, 1930s. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 42, no.16/9697 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci AR Quinarius. Circa 60-40 BC. Capital Tulum (Toul) mint. Solima.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Male head to left; SOLIMA before / Bridled horse galloping to left; [COΛ]IM[A] above, fish to right below. DT 3269; de la Tour 9025. 1.52gr, 13mm, 6h.
Very Fine to Good Very Fine. Full name, bold horse.
Ex J W Barratt collection. Ex Matt Smith collection. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 1, no.13/7935, 39, no.5/11031, and 60, no.12/15548 with coin tickets). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Ambiani AE Unit. Circa 60-30 BC. Hallencourt Helmet and Head type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Ornate Gaulish helmet with large pellet each side and scrolled crest / Severed male head facing, enclosed by two ridged circles. LT -; BMC -; DT 395. 1.72gr, 14mm, 10h.
Very Fine. Bold strike, dark-green patina. Extremely rare.
Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 53, no.13/15464 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
Chris Rudd's footnote: 'An intriguing piece and extremely rare, unlisted by most major catalogues. Possibly found in the Somme valley, northern France.'
