LOT 3077
Celts in Eastern Europe AR Tetradrachm. 2nd century BC. Mint in the northern Carpathian region. Imitations of Philip II of Macedon. Schnabelpferd type.
Celticized laureate head of Zeus to right / Stylized horse advancing to left. Cf. OTA 326/1; cf. Lanz 666-9; cf. CCCBM I 78-9; cf. KMW 1246-57. Very Fine.(9.59gr, 24mm, 12h.).
ProvenanceAcquired on the UK art market.
From the collection of Mr Carlos Bahamonde, Manchester, UK.
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Celtic Britannia. Catuvellauni and Trinovantes, Tasciovanos AR Unit. Circa 25 BC-AD 10. North Thames Capital Verlamion (St. Albans). Braided Hair type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £33
Head to left with corded hair / Horse to right, [bucranium above], solar motif below, [trefoil behind]; pellet before. ABC 2604; Van Arsdell 1698-1; SCBC 227. 0.70gr, 13mm, 3h.
Very Fine. Edge chipped. Very rare.
Found Bolnhurst, Bedfordshire, UK. UKFD record no.52122. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Cast Unit. 1st century BC. Nipples type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £169
Outline head to right around large central nipple / Crude outline bull around large central nipple, crescent above. ABC 174; BMC 715-723; SCBC 64. 1.50gr, 15mm, 9h.
Good Very Fine.
Found Wilden, Bedfordshire, UK. UKFD record no.55984. -
Group of Four (4) Durotriges AR British Celtic Coins. Circa 1st century BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £85
Comprising: mixed issues of base silver/billon. 11.56gr total, 16-20mm.
As shown.
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, gentleman.
