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LOT 3017

Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Pixtilos AE Unit. Circa 40-30 BC. Class III.

Diademed female head to right, long hair tied at the nape of the neck to form a ponytail, legend before / Hand to left holding branch (vine, mistletoe?) on which bird appears to be feeding on the berries. LT.7070; DT.2467; RIG.224d; ABT.269. Good Very Fine.(3.20gr, 15mm, 4h.).

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From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

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LOT 3017

Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Pixtilos AE Unit.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £156

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