Iceni, AV Quarter-Stater, 'Irstead Smiler' Type, latticed square on

Iceni, AV Quarter-Stater, 'Irstead Smiler' Type, latticed square on two opposed crescents, branch projecting out above and below, smaller crescent to left, rev. open-headed horse prancing right, annulet below, two pellet annulets and crescent above, forming a smiling visage, 1.00g, 5h (Evans -; BMC 3437-38; Mack 404; VA - ; S.430; ABC 1480), softer strike to obverse than reverse, and a touch of flattening to 1 o'clock of reverse, otherwise an appealing coin, with a banded rose gold toning which gives it a great depth in hand, scarce and a good very fine Provenance The Roy Hattrill Collection of Celtic Coins C Rudd, FPL 117 (May 2011), no. 29 [with this ticket and envelope] Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Estimate:£200

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