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LOT 2970
Celtic Britannia. Iceni AR Unit. 1st century BC. Bury Diadem type. Gallo-Belgic XD.
Female head to left, diadem above forehead, corded curls for hair / Prancing horse to right, tiny S-shapes for mane, pellet-in-ring below, pellet-in ring and large pellet-in-ring within ring above. Cf. ABC 1495; cf. Van Arsdell 80-1; SCBC 432. Near Very Fine.(0.78gr, 13mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK.
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LOT 2970
Celtic Britannia. Iceni AR Unit.
Estimate £150 - 200€170 - 230 (for guidance only)$200 - 270 (for guidance only)
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