Classical Numismatic Group, LLC
Auction 114 13-14 May 2020
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CELTIC, Durotriges. Uninscribed. Circa 80-50 BC. AV Stater (17.5mm, 6.15 g, 1h). Chute (Durotrigan A) type. Head of Apollo right, devolved to wreath and crescents / Disjointed horse left; pellets above, 'crab' below, [pellet in lozenge above tail]; [below, zigzag and pellet pattern between two parallel lines]. Van Arsdell 1205-1; ABC 746; SCBC 22. Toned, compact flan. VF.
From the James & Martha Robertson Collection.
Hoard evidence suggests that the usual attribution of these staters to the Durotriges may not be correct. The authors of ABC point out that these staters are not found in Durotrigan territory and instead attribute them the the Belgae, although with some reservations.
From the James & Martha Robertson Collection.
Hoard evidence suggests that the usual attribution of these staters to the Durotriges may not be correct. The authors of ABC point out that these staters are not found in Durotrigan territory and instead attribute them the the Belgae, although with some reservations.