Celtic - Gaul - Continental 'North Thames Prototype' - Quarter Starter > Lot No. 042

Description:
C. 1st century BC. Continental origin 'North Thames' Type. Obv: wreath and crescents. Rev: horse right with horned serpent above, double crescent as sideways S below and pellet in circle connected to chest of horse by zigzag line in front.

Measurements:
1.39 grams.

Condition:
Very fine.

References:
cf. V 228 (similar British issue); cf. Bean Qc TM1-3.

Comments notes:
This type apparently the prototype for the British 'North Thames' type, as can be seen by comapring with V.228.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £250 - 350 (EUR 300 - 420; USD 400 - 550)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £675