Ancient British Hoards

Roman Republican Coinage, Publius Licinius Crassus, Denarius, Rome, 55 BC, draped, diademed and laureate head of Venus right, wearing an earring and necklace of pearls, rev. female figure standing facing before horse which she leads left, spear in left hand and shield at feet, 3.73g/6h (Ghey 246, this coin; Craw. 430/1; BMCRR 3901; RSC Licinia 18); Cnaeus Plancius, Denarius, Rome 55 BC, female head right, wearing petasus, earring and necklace, rev. the Cretan goat standing right, bow and quiver behind, 3.52g/11h (Ghey 247, this coin; Craw. 432/1; BMCRR 3920-3922; RSC Plancia 1) [2]. Fair to fine, both banker’s marks £40-£60

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

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SF 275 and 185