Ancient and Medieval Coins Canada

Auction 3  –  24 July 2021

Ancient and Medieval Coins Canada, Auction 3

Ancient and Medieval Coins

Sa, 24.07.2021, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description

NORTHWEST GAUL: Coriosolites, Billon Stater ca. 100-50 BC. 6.16g, 23mm.
Obv: Celticized head of Apollo r.; ornament before
Rev: Celticized driver in chariot r.; below, boar r.; ornaments around.
Castelin, Zürich 211; D&T. 2340; De la Tour 6598.
From the Nvb collection, acquired from Künker on MA-Shops (ex Lanz Auction 20 lot 2 (1981).)
Attractive, nicely toned example. Estimate: 180

The Coriosolites were located on the coast of Brittany, and traded with Britain. This coin would likely have circulated during the period of Caesar’s conquest.

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Price realized 270 CAD 14 bids
Starting price 75 CAD
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