LOT 3056
Spain, Secaisa AE Unit. Circa 100-50 BC.
Male head right, dolphin in front and behind / Horseman right, holding spear, Iberic SECaISA legend below. Vill 236.40; Burgos 2131 (text); Calico 1124-26. Good Very Fine. Bold dolphins, great rider, gorgeous green patina.(8.39gr, 23mm, 6h.).
ProvenanceEx Chris Rudd, 130, lot 2, ref. no.16576.
From the private collection of John Meredith, acquired since the 1990s; thence by descent.
Celtiberian Secaisa was in the region of Aragon, northern Spain.
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Near Extremely Fine. Iridescent toning.
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Very Fine. Countermarks on reverse.
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Very Fine.
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