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18 September 2024

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Ancient British Hoards

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Lot

№ 275

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18 September 2024

Hammer Price:
£170

Roman Republican Coinage, M. Baebius Q.f. Tampilus, Denarii (3), 137 BC, helmeted head of Roma left, quadriga advancing right, 3.68g/4h, 3.79g/12h, 3.42g/3h (Ghey 50.1-3, these coins; Craw. 236/1); together with another, types similar, 3.68g/6h (Ghey 49, this coin; cf. Craw. 236/1c-f); A. Spurilius, Denarius, 139 BC, helmeted head of Roma right, rev. Diana driving biga right, 3.63g/6h (Ghey 45, this coin; Craw. 230/1); C. Renius, Denarii (2), 138 BC, similar, rev. Juno driving biga of goats, 3.66g/7h, 3.59g/11h (Ghey 46.1 and 46.3, these coins; Craw. 231/1); Sex. Pompeius Fostlus, Denarius, 137 BC, similar, rev. she-wolf and twins in front of tree, 3.58g/12h (Ghey 48, this coin; Craw. 235/1) [8]. Fair to fine £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, British Iron Age Coins from the Helmingham Hoard.

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SF 490, 507, 647, 284, 330, 54, 533 and 386