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LOT 2546
Celtic Britannia. Iceni, Anted(?) AR Unit. Circa AD 10-30.
Two outline crescents back-to-back, two pellets between, on a central band set on vertical wreath / Celticised horse prancing to right, with grain ear mane; pelletal sun above; below, pellet triad [and monogram of ANTD?]. Cf. Van Arsdell 715-1; cf. ABC 1645; cf. BMC 3960-4009. Very Fine.(1.26gr, 13mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Celtic South East Gaul. Massalia, Bull MA Cast AE Unit. c.2nd century BC. Massalia?
Sold for (Inc. bp): £364
Head of Apollo left / Bull butting right, MA above. ABC 115, LT-, Blanchet fig.92, BN 1966-67. 4.51gr, 19mm, 7h.
Good Very Fine / Near Extremely Fine. Glossy brown patina, superb bull, clear MA. Extremely Rare, only thirteen others recorded from the UK.
Found Essex, UK. Ex Chris Rudd (List 119, no.4/15734 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
Chris Rudd writes: 'This is an important coin because it seems to be the direct prototype for the Cantian Thurrock cast bronzes, the first coins made in Britain.' -
Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Tasciovanos AR Unit. Circa 25 BC-AD 10). North Thames Capital Verlamion (St. Albans). Braided Hair type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Head to left with corded hair / Horse to right, bucranium above, solar motif below, trefoil behind. ABC 2604; Van Arsdell 1698-1; SCBC 227. 0.79gr, 13mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine. Edge chipped. Toned, powerful head, bold horse. Very Rare.
Found N. Thames, October 1998. Ex M Rich collection. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 43, no.43/16310 with coin ticket). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Early 1st century BC. Uninscribed. Angular Bull type (Cantian D).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Stylised head to right / Stylised bull. ABC 171; Van Arsdell 129-330; SCBC 63. 0.98gr, 14mm, 3h.
Very Fine. Chipped and pierced.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
