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LOT 2592
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Tolosates, Negro Head AR Drachm. c.121-52 BC. Series III, var.2. Rose-Cross Type (capital Tolosa (Toulouse) on the Garonne).
Negroid head left with elaborate hair style / Cruciform design with pellet at centre, pellet and crescent in angles. cf. LT 3040, BMC S 123, Saves 99. Good Very Fine. Magnificent head, a superb specimen struck on a thick heavy flan of high grade silver.(3.26gr, 15mm, 6h.).
Provenance
Ex William F Tatu collection.
Ex Chris Morrison collection.
Ex Chris Rudd (List 44, no.4/3310, list 76, no.3/8955, list 110, no.4/14700 with coin tickets).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2592
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Tolosates, Negro Head AR Drachm.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £182
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