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LOT 2602
Celtic Central Gaul. Sequani AR Quinarius. Circa 80-50 BC. Togirix type.
TOGIR[IX], celticized head of Roma to left / [TO]GIRI, horse springing to left; below, stylized serpent. DT 3248; LT 5550; BMC 366-379. Good Very Fine. Handsome helmeted head.(1.98gr, 12mm, 1h.).
Provenance
Ex John Lumley collection.
Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 52, no.5/14795 and Liz's List 70, no.1/17880 with coin tickets).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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