Davissons Ltd.
E-Auction 33 11 Dec 2019
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CELTIC BRITAIN. Regni and Atrebates. Tincomarus. Circa 25 B.C. - A.D. 10. Gold quarter stater. .73 gm. 9 mm. Circular wreath, spiral design with center pellet / Horse right, T above. S. 73. ABC 1094 (Rare). VA 366-1. Extremely Fine; lovely fantastical design with Celtic imagery; well struck, well centered, attractive; one of the best of the few available. Rare.
Ex Davisson (8 March 1989).
Tincomarus ruled the Regni for 30-35 years from his capital at Chichester. His coinage ranges stylistically from Celtic early on toward Roman designs later, suggesting a connection to the Roman emperor Augustus.