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.
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Group of Four [4] Gaul, Leuci and Senones AE Potins. 1st century AD.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Comprising: various types, issues, denominations and reverse types. 11.84gr total.
Condition as seen.
Acquired on the UK art market since the early 2000s. Property of a Lincolnshire gentleman, thence by descent. -
Celtic Northwest Gaul, Carnutes AE Unit. Circa 80-40 BC.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £46
Celticized head of Apollo to right / Roaring lion walking to left, bird perched to left on back, pellet-in-annulet before and below; inscription in exergue. Danicourt 175; Scheers, Traité, pl. xxvii, 766. 3.08gr, 16mm, 6h.
Very Fine.
Ex Thierry Dumez, Mulhouse. From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent. -
Celtic Britannia. Cantiaci Potin Unit. Early 1st century BC. Uninscribed. Angular Bull type (Cantian D).
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Stylised head to right / Stylised bull; two crescents above, exergual line below. ABC 171; Van Arsdell 129; SCBC 63. 1.56gr, 18mm, 3h.
Very Fine.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
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