Details
LOT 2594
Celtic Central Gaul. Bituriges Cubi AR Drachm. 2nd century BC.
Head to right / Two horses to left; ornament above and below. Cf. D&T 3358. Good Very Fine. Very rare.(3.32gr, 17mm, 12h.).
Provenance
Acquired on the UK market.
Property of a London antiquarian.
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