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LOT 3037
Celtic Central Europe. Boii AR Obol. Circa 2nd-1st century BC. Roseldorf Type II.
Irregular raised surface / Horse to left; above, slightly curved line with thickened ends, pellet within volute-like loop below. Dembski, MÖNG 1991, 2; Lanz 94. Very Fine.(0.89gr, 9mm.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
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