CELTIC BRITAIN. Iceni. Uninscribed. AV Stater (5.78 gms), ca. 65-1 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 3/5 Surface: 3/5.
Van Arsdell-610-1; ABC-1393; S-30. Norfolk Wolf type. Obverse: Devolved head of Apollo, reduced to a wreath and crescents; Reverse: Wolf standing right; pellets and crescents above and below. Though struck somewhat off center on the obverse, this SCARCE type presents a rather interesting, disjointed representation of a wolf with its jaws open on the reverse.
From the Collection of a Gentleman.
Ex: Bowers & Merena (3/2001) Lot #3521.
Estimate: $800 - $1200