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LOT 2771
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AR Unit. AD 10-43. Cunobelinus Sphinx type.
CVNO, draped and winged bust to right / [TASCIO], sphinx seated to left. ABC 2870; VA 2057-1; SCBC 313. Good Very Fine. Lightly toned.(1.22gr, 12mm, 7h.).
Provenance
Ex Chris Rudd, LL65, lot 47, ref. no.17327 (dealer's ticket included).
Found Chelmsford, Essex.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2771
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AR Unit.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £273
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