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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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Cunobelinus Sphinx Type

LOT 2771

Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Cunobelin AR Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £273

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