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LOT 2978
Celtic Britannia. The Iceni AR Half Unit. Circa 35-25 BC.
Stylised boar to right, front leg comprised of two lines; pellet in ring behind, pellet above / Celticized annulate horse to right with round head; pellet rosette above. Cf. ABC 1621; cf. Van Arsdell 661.1; SCBC 437. Near Very Fine. Edge chipped.(0.38gr, 10mm, 9h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market before 2000.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman.
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