.jpg "Gaul, Massalia AE 16mm.")
LOT 2619
Gaul, Massalia AE 16mm. Circa 150-101 BC.
Laureate head of Apollo to right / ΜΑΣΣΑ, bull butting to right; in exergue, uncertain symbol. Cf. BN 1655-1656 (kerykeion); cf. F/Py PBM 45-1 (same). Good Fine. Effeminate Apollo, bold bull, prominent casting sprue. Scarce.(1.81gr, 16mm, 3h.).
ProvenanceEx A Clarke collection.
Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 42, no.9/13666 with coin ticket).
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
TimeLine Auctions follows a vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
-
Celtic Britannia. Iceni, Ecen AR Unit. Circa AD 25-38. Icenian J type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Two opposed crescents with pellets between, superimposed upon band of three lines / Horse advancing to right; sun above, three pellets in a line below. ABC 1678 & 1681; Van Arsdell 752; BMC 4297-4325; SCBC 436. 0.98gr, 13mm, 12h.
Good Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northeast Gaul. Ambiani AE Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £26
Head of Apollo to right; [Ss around] / Horse galloping to right, pellet-in-annulets around; above, bird to right. LT 8424; DT 356. 2.44gr, 15mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex D Lee collection. Ex Chris Rudd (Liz's List 3, no.14/8092, and 66, 8/12485, with coin tickets). From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Northwest Gaul. Carnutes, Potin Unit. Circa 50-30 BC. Centred on Dreux in Eure-et-Loir, North Central France. 'Type de Bû' type.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £91
Stylised head to left, with flowing hair / Highly stylised horse consisting of three crosses with curved lines between and above; all on hashed groundline; trefoil of pellets above. Depeyrot, NC V, 117 (Carnutes); D&T 2508A (Durocassi); CCCBM III -. 2.73gr, 18mm, 10h.
Extremely Fine. Rare.
Ex cgb.fr, bga_247822, Jan. 2012, no.7. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
