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Lot 4624    SESSION 17 (11.30AM FRIDAY 28 JULY)    Collection of Ancient British Coins

Estimate $4,000
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $4,500

ANCIENT BRITISH, Western Region, Inscribed coins, Dobunni, Anted Rig Theta type, (c.20-43 A.D.), gold stater, (5.36 g), obv. tree-symbol on plain field, rev. triple-tailed horse to right, ANTED RIGOV around, two pellets, crescent and x above, wheel and x below, (S.379, ABC 2066, Van A 1066, WE 8, BMC 3023-37, M 386). Beautiful rose gold, clean smooth surfaces, perfect tree and full inscription, extremely fine and very rare in this condition.

Private purchase from Chris Rudd, list 115, #31.



Chris Rudd notes that this is one of the most desirable Anted Rig gold staters he has seen. The surrounding fields are flawless. The horse is fully displayed and lavishly ornamented. It is rare to have the full regal title ANTED RIGOV on the reverse. This is a museum quality piece.

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