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LOT 2610
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. Good Very Fine.(2.82gr, 15mm, 1h.).
ProvenanceEx iNumis.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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Celtic Central Gaul. Bituriges Cubi AR Drachm. 2nd century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Celticized head to right, hair in large locks of 'Aquitanian' style / Warrior on horseback to right, holding shield and reins; flower below. D&T 3346; DN 4452. 3.31gr, 16mm, 3h.
Near Very Fine.
Acquired on the UK market. Property of a London antiquarian. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Veliocasses AE Unit. Circa 60-50 BC. Region of Vexin. Boar Wheel type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Head to right with pointed nose, slitty eye and stalk lips / Boar to left with upturned snout; below, wheel. LT 7333; DT 660; BMC 9-11. 2.28gr, 16mm, 2h.
Near Very Fine. Clear boar, light brown patina. Scarce, most in museums.
Ex D Leet collection. Ex Chris Rudd (List 33, no.66/2909-4 and Liz's List 54, no.13/12510 with coin tickets). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Circa 120-100 BC. Thurrock Head type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Degraded head of Apollo to left / Degraded bull butting to right on exergual line. ABC 132; SCBC 62. 3.11gr, 18mm, 4h.
Good Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
