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LOT 3019

Celtic Northwest Gaul. Coriosolites BI Stater. Circa 100-50 BC.

Stylized head to right, hair in large spiral curls, S-like ear; pearl strings flowing around / Stylized charioteer driving biga to right; below, boar to right; pearl string flowing above, ornaments around. Depeyrot, NC VIII, 178; DT 2334. Good Very Fine. Bright silver, full head, well ornamented.(6.75gr, 21mm, 6h.).

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Ex Alan Harrison collection.
Ex Chris Rudd, 127, lot 4, ref. no.15842.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.

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LOT 3019

Celtic Northwest Gaul. Coriosolites BI Stater.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £286

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