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LOT 2569
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Ambiani AE Unit. Circa 60-30 BC. Hallencourt Helmet and Head type.
Ornate Gaulish helmet with large pellet each side and scrolled crest / Severed male head facing, enclosed by two ridged circles. LT -; BMC -; DT 395. Very Fine. Bold strike, dark-green patina. Extremely rare.(1.72gr, 14mm, 10h.).
Provenance
Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 53, no.13/15464 with coin ticket).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
Footnotes
Chris Rudd's footnote: 'An intriguing piece and extremely rare, unlisted by most major catalogues. Possibly found in the Somme valley, northern France.'
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