Collection of Ancient British Coins
Lot 4639 SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 28 JULY) Collection of Ancient British Coins
Estimate $850
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SOLD $700
ANCIENT BRITISH, North Thames Region, Catuvellauni, Uninscribed coins, Westerham North type, (c.60-50 B.C.), gold stater, (6.38 g), obv. wreath motif with leaves facing downwards, rev. disjointed horse to left, standing on exergual line, large pellets above, (S.21, ABC 2430, Van A 200, NT 4-5, S 21, BMC 1-23, M 28, CCI 08.9135 [this coin]). Toned high gold, well struck on a large flan with a sharp wreath and clear horse, good very fine or better and scarce.
Private purchase from Chris Rudd, list 99, #47.
Ex P.Goodwin Collection.
Found near Belton, Norfolk, 1982.
This is an excellent example of a Westerham North gold stater (Mint B), well centred, boldly struck and very heavy.
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