Details
LOT 2980
Celtic Britannia. Tasciovanos AE Unit. Circa 25 BC- AD 10. Tasciovanos Bull type.
Geometric pattern forming eight-pointed star, ringed pellet in centre, wreath border / Bull to left, head facing, pellet-in-ring(?) above. Cf. ABC 2685; cf. Van Arsdell 1810; SCBC 248. Good Fine. Extremely rare.(1.09gr, 13mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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