LOT 2856
Celtic Southern Gaul. Volcae-Tectosages AR Drachm. Mid 2nd-early 1st century BC.
Celticized male head to left; before, two dolphins / Large cross with three ornaments and one axe in quarters; each quarter bound by crescent. Flesche 138; LT 3132; SLM 76. Very Fine.(2.62gr, 14mm.).
ProvenanceFrom the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Addedomaros AV Stater. Circa 45-25 BC. Addedomaros Spiral type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £715
Six-armed spiral of wreaths, three crescents in centre / Horse to right; pellets-in-annulets around, 'cornucopia' below; three horse muzzles and inscription above. ABC 2517; VA 1620-1; Hobbs 2402-4; SCBC 201. 5.51gr, 16mm.
Good Very Fine. Beautiful rosy gold.
Ex Chris Rudd, e-Auction 141, 19 July 2015, lot 32. Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Electronic Auction 460, 29 January 2020, lot 1007. From a private Merseyside, UK, collection; formed since circa 2000. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantii Cast Potin Unit. Early 1st century BC. Uninscribed. Angular Bull type (Cantian D).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
Stylised head to right / Stylised bull. VA 129; ABC 171; SCBC 63. 1.19gr, 17mm, 9h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Andecombos AR Quinarius. Circa 45 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
[AND]E[CO]M, diademed head to left / ANDECOM, horse prancing to left; below, boar to left. D&T 2657; LT 6342; BMC 579-82. 2.06gr, 15mm, 3h.
Good Very Fine.
Ex cgb.fr (company's ticket included). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
