Iceni (50-45 BC), AR Unit, 'Norfolk Boar Triadic' type, boar right

Iceni (50-45 BC), AR Unit, 'Norfolk Boar Triadic' type, boar right, long bristles on back, pellet on shoulder, crescent to left, zigzag above, rev. horse prancing right, ladder mane, feathered tail, ring of pellets above, 0.82g, 10h (Evans - ; BMC 3449, 3454; Mack - ; S. -; cf. ABC 1576), an extremely rare variant of the more common (though still rare) coin shown in Rudd's ABC 1576 entry, distinguished by the zigzag pattern above the boar. The slightest porosity to otherwise good surfaces, deep tone with a touch of rub to high points, otherwise well struck on a good flan, with sharp details, near extremely fine Provenance The Roy Hattrill Collection of Celtic Coins C Rudd, Liz's List 57 (February 2012), no. 26 [with this ticket and envelope] Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£150

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