LOT 2829
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Leuci Potin Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Bare head to left / Boar standing to left; three semicircles below. D&T 228; Depeyrot, NC VII, 141; CCCBM III 426-32. Very Fine.(3.71gr, 18mm, 4h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s.
Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Gaul, Massalia AR Obol. Circa 336-310 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £111
Bare head of Apollo to left / M-A within wheel of four spokes. Maurel 360. 0.75, 10mm, 7h.
Extremely Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Atrebates and Regni, Tincomarus AR Unit. Circa 25 BC-AD 10. Tincomarus Comet type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £130
Pellet radiating six arms; traces of inscription / Boy riding dolphin to right, [TINC] below. ABC 1127; VA 371; SCBC 88. 1.04gr, 12mm.
Very Fine.
Ex Michael Trenerry collection. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Iceni, Ecen AR Unit. Circa AD 10-43. Ecen Retro type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £52
Double crescent emblem on vertical wreath / Horse prancing to left, six pellets on shoulder, S beneath head, pelleted rosette above; ECE (retrograde) below. ABC 1669; BMC 4514-38; VA 766-1; SCBC 445. 0.85gr, 12mm.
Very Fine.
From a private Merseyside, UK, collection; formed since circa 2000.
