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LOT 2876

Celtic Britannia. The Dobunni, Eisv AR Unit. Circa AD 15-30.

Oxo type (Dobunnic F). Head to right, pellet triads for hair, pellet-in-ring for eye, cross and pellet-in-ring below, pellet-in-arcs behind; four pellet-in ring before / Triple-tailed annulate horse to left; pellet and EI above, pellet and SV below. Van Arsdell 1110; ABC 2081; SCBC 382. Good Very Fine. Bent flan with associated crack.(0.68gr, 13mm, 9h.).

Provenance

Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.

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LOT 2876

Celtic Britannia. The Dobunni, Eisv AR Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

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