Details
LOT 2811
Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Andecombos AR Quinarius. Circa 45 BC.
[ANDECOM], diademed head to left / [A]NDEC[OM], horse prancing to left; below, boar to left. D&T 2657; LT 6342; BMC 579-82. Near Very Fine.(1.76gr, 13mm, 5h.).
Provenance
Ex Chris Rudd, LL43, lot 6, ref. no.14132 (dealer's ticket included).
Ex L Baker collection.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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LOT 2811
Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Andecombos AR Quinarius.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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